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Best Breathitt County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Breathitt County Private Schools (2026-27)

Oakdale Christian Academy Photo
Oakdale Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Methodist
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
(11)
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Map of Riverside Christian Training School
Riverside Christian Training School
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Christian
PO Box 1
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-2359
(1)
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Mount Carmel School Photo
Mount Carmel School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Sports: 3
75 Mill Creek Lawson Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5008
(3)
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBreathitt County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20164
20154
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# Students
167 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202556206179
202456197172
202367193174
202257210185
202157204180
202057192171
201959204175
201859202172
201748214180
201642209178
201551182167
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% Average Students of Color
22%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202522%13%34%
202422%12%34%
202329%11%33%
202227%11%33%
202127%11%32%
202027%10%32%
201931%9%31%
201831%9%31%
201731%15%32%
201630%14%32%
201530%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20216:113:111:1
20206:113:112:1
20196:112:112:1
20186:112:112:1
20175:113:112:1
20165:113:112:1
20156:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202575%72%55%
202475%72%54%
202375%73%54%
202275%72%54%
202175%71%54%
202075%72%54%
201975%72%53%
201875%72%53%
201775%73%53%
201675%71%52%
201575%71%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025111615
2024111515
2023111615
2022111615
2021111615
2020111515
2019111515
2018111615
2017111515
2016111515
2015111515
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202531313
202431212
202331211
202231211
202131211
202031111
201931111
201831111
201731110
201631210
201531010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,590
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$4,590$10,410$15,012
2024$6,360$7,395$13,254
2023$6,360$7,255$12,626
2022$6,360$7,105$12,187
2021$6,360$7,072$11,800
2020$6,360$6,947$11,512
2019$6,360$6,838$11,293
2018$6,360$6,369$11,017
2017$6,360$6,394$10,708
2016$5,730$5,871$10,356
2015$5,730$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202580%28%34%
202480%28%34%
202380%28%34%
202280%28%33%
202180%28%33%
202080%27%32%
201980%27%31%
201880%26%30%
201780%27%30%
201680%27%29%
201580%28%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202575%85%81%
202475%93%85%
202375%93%85%
202275%93%85%
202175%92%85%
202075%93%85%
201975%92%85%
201875%92%85%
201775%92%85%
201675%91%85%
201575%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.420.490.65
20240.420.480.65
20230.470.460.65
20220.480.450.64
20210.480.440.64
20200.480.450.64
20190.460.420.63
20180.460.420.63
20170.560.400.61
20160.530.390.61
20150.550.400.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20255%2%5%
20245%2%5%
20239%3%5%
20227%3%4%
20217%2%4%
20207%3%4%
20198%2%4%
20188%2%4%
20178%2%4%
20167%2%4%
20157%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20233%2%9%
20229%2%8%
20219%2%9%
20209%2%9%
20198%2%8%
20188%2%8%
201710%2%8%
20168%2%8%
20158%1%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
14%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202514%3%7%
202414%3%7%
202311%3%8%
20228%2%7%
20218%3%7%
20208%2%8%
20197%3%7%
20187%3%7%
20179%2%7%
20168%2%7%
20157%2%8%
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# White Students
125 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202575%68%52%
202475%68%52%
202371%70%52%
202271%71%54%
202171%72%54%
202071%71%54%
201972%74%56%
201872%74%56%
201764%75%58%
201667%76%58%
201565%75%58%
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# 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
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBreathitt County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20254%24%26%
20244%24%26%
20225%22%25%
20215%21%25%
20205%22%24%
20195%19%24%
20185%19%23%
20179%19%22%
201610%18%22%
201513%19%21%
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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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