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Kentucky Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 99 catholic private elementary schools serving 26,720 students in Kentucky. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Kentucky.

The catholic private elementary schools in Kentucky include Notre Dame Academy, St. Cecilia Catholic School, and Good Shepherd Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $6,396, which is lower than the Kentucky private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,067.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 99
# Students Served: 26,720

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 99
# Students Served: 26,720

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Kentucky?

The catholic private elementary schools in Kentucky include Notre Dame Academy, St. Cecilia Catholic School, and Good Shepherd Catholic School.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in Kentucky?

99 catholic private elementary schools are located in Kentucky.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in Kentucky?

The average tuition cost is $6,396, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,067.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in Kentucky?

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

Kentucky Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

26,720

Students

$6,396

Avg. Tuition

10%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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