For the 2025 school year, there are 120 catholic private schools serving 36,348 students in Kentucky. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked catholic private schools in Kentucky include Mercy Academy, Sacred Heart Academy, and Assumption High School.
The average tuition cost is $8,346, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $10,405.
Top Ranked Catholic Private Schools in Kentucky (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Assumption High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Bethlehem High School/diocese![Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo]( "Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo")
(Catholic)
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
2407 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3062
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3062
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Covington Catholic High School![Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially."]( "Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to \"embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially.\"")
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Covington Latin School![Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.]( "Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All]( "Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All")
(Catholic)
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Grades: NS-8
| 220 students
Holy Cross District High School
(Catholic)
3617 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 431-1335
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 431-1335
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
(Catholic)
3615 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 581-6599
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 581-6599
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
(Catholic)
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Mercy Academy![Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.]( "Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.")
All-girls (Catholic)
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Newport Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Notre Dame Academy![Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Notre Dame Academy![Notre Dame Academy Photo]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1927 Lewiston Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School![Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.]( "Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.")
(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
(Catholic)
4017 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-7583
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-7583
Grades: K-3
| 403 students
Owensboro Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
The Piarist School![The Piarist School Photo]( "The Piarist School Photo")
(Catholic)
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Presentation Academy![Presentation Academy Photo]( "Presentation Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sacred Heart Academy![Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.]( "Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Sacred Heart Model School
(Catholic)
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
St. Agatha Academy
(Catholic)
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1322 Sleepy Hollow Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0543
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0543
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
St. Albert The Great School![St. Albert The Great School Photo]( "St. Albert The Great School Photo")
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
Grades: NS-8
| 739 students
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo - Our new school building!]( "St. Ann School Photo - Our new school building!")
(Catholic)
7500 Howardstown Rd
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 286-3181
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 286-3181
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
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