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Best Caldwell County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 22 students in Caldwell County, KY (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,905 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Caldwell County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Caldwell County (2026-27)

Map of Southside Preschool & Kindergarten
Southside Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 684
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5510
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCaldwell County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
22 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCaldwell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202522206179
202422197172
202322193174
202222210185
202122204180
202022192171
201922204175
201822202172
201722214180
201622209178
201522182167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaldwell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202522:112:111:1
202422:112:111:1
202322:112:111:1
202222:112:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202022:113:112:1
201922:112:112:1
201822:112:112:1
201722:113:112:1
201622:113:112:1
201522:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.510.490.65
20240.510.480.65
20230.510.460.65
20220.510.450.64
20210.510.440.64
20200.510.450.64
20190.510.420.63
20180.510.420.63
20170.510.400.61
20160.510.390.61
20150.510.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
2,119 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
11 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
50%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202550%68%52%
202450%68%52%
202350%70%52%
202250%71%54%
202150%72%54%
202050%71%54%
201950%74%56%
201850%74%56%
201750%75%58%
201650%76%58%
201550%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
11 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
50%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202550%24%26%
202450%24%26%
202350%22%25%
202250%22%25%
202150%21%25%
202050%22%24%
201950%19%24%
201850%19%23%
201750%19%22%
201650%18%22%
201550%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Caldwell County, KY?
1 private schools are located in Caldwell County, KY.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Caldwell County?
100% of private schools in Caldwell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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