Best Breckinridge County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 329 students in Breckinridge County, KY (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,901 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Breckinridge County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Breckinridge County (2026)

Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
Map of Pleasant View Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Baptist
6700 South Hwy 261
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-0061
Map of St. Romuald Interparochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
408 N Highway 259
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-5704

Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
329 Students
71,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
268 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
81%
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
55 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Breckinridge County, KY?
3 private schools are located in Breckinridge County, KY.
What percentage of students in Breckinridge County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Breckinridge County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Breckinridge County?
100% of private schools in Breckinridge County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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