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Carter County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 108 students in Carter County, KY (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,819 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Carter County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Carter County (2026-27)

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Carter Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
(606) 475-1919
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
108 Students
71,938 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,200
$8,569
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
97 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
90%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
8 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
7%
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 Carter County, KY?
1 private schools are located in Carter County, KY.
What percentage of students in Carter County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Carter County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carter County?
100% of private schools in Carter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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