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Christian County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,001 students in Christian County, KY (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,161 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
83% of private schools in Christian County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Christian County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
(2)
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Map of University Heights Academy
University Heights Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students
1300 Academy Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0254
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Map of Crofton Amish Parochial School
Crofton Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
649 Poole Mill Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
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Map of First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School
First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1305 S Main St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
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Map of Grace Episcopal Church Kindergarten
Grace Episcopal Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
216 E 6th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
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Sts Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,001 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
106 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
73%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$8,569

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
48 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
849 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
144 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Christian County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Christian County, KY include University Heights Academy and Heritage Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Christian County?
6 private schools are located in Christian County.
How diverse are private schools in Christian County?
Christian County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Christian County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Christian County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Christian County?
83% of private schools in Christian County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?

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