Mount Carmel School Photo

Best Breathitt County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 167 students in Breathitt County, KY (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,516 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Breathitt County, KY include Oakdale Christian Academy and Riverside Christian Training School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Breathitt County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Breathitt County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oakdale Christian Academy
Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Having fun at a ball game
(Methodist)
(11)
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Christian Training School
(Christian)
(1)
PO Box 1
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-2359
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Tuition listed
Mount Carmel School
Mount Carmel School Photo
(3)
75 Mill Creek Lawson Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5008
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Breathitt County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
167 Students
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
5,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
72%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,590
$10,221
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
23 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
14%
3%
# White Students
125 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
8 Students
16,651 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Breathitt County, KY?
The top-ranked private schools in Breathitt County, KY include Oakdale Christian Academy and Riverside Christian Training School.
How many private schools are located in Breathitt County?
3 private schools are located in Breathitt County.
What percentage of students in Breathitt County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Breathitt County?
100% of private schools in Breathitt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

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