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Best Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 7,690 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky include Calvary Christian School, Sacred Heart Academy, and Portland Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $8,207, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $10,325.
94% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky (2026-27)

Calvary Christian School Photo
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
(7)
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Christian Academy of Louisville Photo
Christian Academy of Louisville
Gr: PK-12 | 1,841 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 18
Christian
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
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Covington Latin School Photo
Covington Latin School
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
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Heritage Christian Academy Photo
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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North Hardin Christian School Photo
North Hardin Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
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Portland Christian School Photo
Portland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
(2)
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Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
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St. Ann School Photo
St. Ann School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Catholic
7500 Howardstown Rd
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 286-3181
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St. James Catholic School Photo
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
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Whitefield Academy Photo
Whitefield Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 14
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
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Map of Bishop Brossart High School
Bishop Brossart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
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The Frankfort Christian Academy Photo
The Frankfort Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1349A Us Highway 421 S
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-0744
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Legacy Christian Academy of BG
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1807 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9077
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St. Rita Elementary School Photo
St. Rita Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
8709 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 969-7067
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Village School of Louisville
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
770 Eastern Parkway Louisville KY
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 936-5938
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky include Calvary Christian School, Sacred Heart Academy, and Portland Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Kentucky?
16 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $8,207, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $10,325.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
94% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
16
Private Schools
7,690
Students
$8,207
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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