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Best Campbell County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,858 students in Campbell County, KY (there are 27 public schools, serving 11,398 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
74% of private schools in Campbell County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 2,858
  • Average Tuition: $4,637
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Campbell County, KY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 2,858
  • Average Tuition: $4,637
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Campbell County, KY School Trends

Top Ranked Campbell County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Newport Central Catholic High School
Newport Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
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Map of St. Joseph Continuation School
St. Joseph Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Catholic
4011 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2025
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
9 S Jefferson St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
(1)
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St. Philip School Photo
St. Philip School
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1400 Mary Ingles Highway
Melbourne, KY 41059
(859) 441-3423
(22)
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Map of St. Therese School
St. Therese School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2516 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
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St. Thomas School Photo
St. Thomas School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
428 South Fort Thomas Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-4641
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Map of Abby's Child Enrichment Center
Abby's Child Enrichment Center
Gr: NS | 15 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
29 Churchill Drive
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-3442
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Map of Alexandria Pike KinderCare
Alexandria Pike KinderCare
Gr: NS | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
7717 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-8797
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Map of Bishop Brossart High School
Bishop Brossart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Map of Churchill Academy
Churchill Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1411 Saint Johns Lane
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-3829
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Map of Country Hills Montessori Ft Thomas
Country Hills Montessori Ft Thomas
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Montessori School
960 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 442-0500
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
235 Division Street
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 291-6937
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students
Catholic
840 Washington Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
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Map of Main Street Christian Education Center
Main Street Christian Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
11093 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 474-3102
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Map of St. Catherine Of Siena
St. Catherine Of Siena
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
23 Rossford Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-2680
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph Camp Springs Pre-K
St. Joseph Camp Springs Pre-K
Gr: PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
6829 Four Mile Rd
Melbourne, KY 41059
(859) 409-9185
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Map of Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
Catholic
2160 California Cross Rd
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-4382
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Map of Trent Montessori Preschool
Trent Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
305 Park Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 491-3223
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Map of Walnut Hills Academy
Walnut Hills Academy
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
5696 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-5200
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
19 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCampbell County Total Schools
202519
202419
202319
202219
202119
202019
201918
201818
201719
201619
201519
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# Students
2,858 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025151206179
2024151197172
2023148193174
2022156210185
2021156204180
2020156192171
2019160204175
2018160202172
2017166214180
2016168209178
2015176182167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20254%13%34%
20244%12%34%
20234%11%33%
20224%11%33%
20214%11%32%
20204%10%32%
20192%9%31%
20182%9%31%
20175%15%32%
20165%14%32%
20153%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
176 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202516:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
73%

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

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202583%72%55%
202483%72%54%
202383%73%54%
202282%72%54%
202182%71%54%
202082%72%54%
201986%72%53%
201886%72%53%
201785%73%53%
201687%71%52%
201585%71%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025171615
2024181515
2023181615
2022181615
2021181615
2020181515
2019191515
2018191615
2017181515
2016181515
2015191515
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202571313
202471212
202371211
202271211
202171211
202071111
201971111
201871111
201771110
201671210
201561010
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025242626
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
2016242525
2015232425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,637
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$4,637$10,410$15,012
2024$4,509$7,395$13,254
2023$4,509$7,255$12,626
2022$4,495$7,105$12,187
2021$4,495$7,072$11,800
2020$4,495$6,947$11,512
2019$4,495$6,838$11,293
2018$4,495$6,369$11,017
2017$4,911$6,394$10,708
2016$4,827$5,871$10,356
2015$4,625$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202514%28%34%
202414%28%34%
202314%28%34%
202214%28%33%
202114%28%33%
202014%27%32%
201914%27%31%
201814%26%30%
201714%27%30%
201614%27%29%
201514%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,373
$4,227

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$1,373$4,456$7,073
2024$1,373$5,535$6,930
2023$1,373$5,570$6,469
2022$1,373$3,970$6,289
2021$1,373$3,935$6,055
2020$1,373$3,793$5,921
2019$1,373$5,083$5,795
2018$1,373$4,885$5,456
2017$1,373$5,091$5,319
2016$1,373$4,481$5,105
2015$1,373$4,806$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025100%85%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%93%85%
2021100%92%85%
2020100%93%85%
2019100%92%85%
2018100%92%85%
2017100%92%85%
2016100%91%85%
2015100%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.400.490.65
20240.400.480.65
20230.400.460.65
20220.390.450.64
20210.390.440.64
20200.390.450.64
20190.350.420.63
20180.350.420.63
20170.290.400.61
20160.300.390.61
20150.270.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
36 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20221%2%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
2,141 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
74%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202574%68%52%
202474%68%52%
202373%70%52%
202275%71%54%
202175%72%54%
202075%71%54%
201978%74%56%
201878%74%56%
201783%75%58%
201683%76%58%
201584%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
696 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
24%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCampbell County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202524%24%26%
202424%24%26%
202325%22%25%
202223%22%25%
202123%21%25%
202023%22%24%
201920%19%24%
201820%19%23%
201715%19%22%
201615%18%22%
201514%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Campbell County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Campbell County, KY include Newport Central Catholic High School, St. Therese School, and St. Philip School.
How many private schools are located in Campbell County?
19 private schools are located in Campbell County.
How diverse are private schools in Campbell County?
Campbell County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Campbell County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Campbell County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Campbell County?
74% of private schools in Campbell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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