Best Clay County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 349 students in Clay County, KY (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,925 public students). 11% 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 same as the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Clay County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Clay County Private Schools (2026)

Oneida Baptist Institute Photo
Gr: K-12 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
(2)
Appalachian Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
168 SDA School Road
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-5427
Map of Crestview Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 51 students
Mennonite
500 Watkins Road
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-9916
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Clay County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Manchester Christian Academy, Inc.
Gr: 4-11 | 12 students
Christian
118 Wayne St
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1984

Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
349 Students
71,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
73%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$10,325
Average % on Financial Aid
99%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.49
# American Indian Students
4 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
59 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
16%
3%
# White Students
257 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
69%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clay County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Clay County, KY is Oneida Baptist Institute.
How many private schools are located in Clay County?
3 private schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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