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Kentucky Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 119 catholic private schools serving 35,784 students in Kentucky. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Kentucky.

The catholic private schools in Kentucky include Good Shepherd Catholic School, Covington Latin School, and Assumption High School.

The average tuition cost is $7,347, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 119
# Students Served: 35,784

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 119
# Students Served: 35,784

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Kentucky?

The catholic private schools in Kentucky include Good Shepherd Catholic School, Covington Latin School, and Assumption High School.

How many catholic private schools are located in Kentucky?

119 catholic private schools are located in Kentucky.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Kentucky?

The average tuition cost is $7,347, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Kentucky?

Kentucky catholic private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.

Kentucky Catholic Private School Trends

119

Private Schools

35,784

Students

$7,347

Avg. Tuition

10%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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