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Best Covington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,614 students in Covington, KY (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,292 public students). 38% of all K-12 students in Covington, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Covington, KY include Covington Latin School, Calvary Christian School, and Covington Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Covington, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Covington Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Welcome to Calvary Christian School!
(Baptist)
(7)
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covington Catholic High School
Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially."
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covington Latin School
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Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1322 Sleepy Hollow Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0543
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Augustine School
St. Augustine School Photo - Building Friendships!
(Catholic)
1840 Jefferson Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 261-5564
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
419 Altamont Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-1455
Gr: NS | 122 students
Fort Wright KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1515 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-5437
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
338 E 16th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 581-0290
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Tuition listed
Julie Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1601 Dixie Hwy
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 392-8231
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Prince Of Peace Catholic Montessori
(Catholic)
625 Pike St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
Treasure House Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
203 W Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 669-2770
Gr: NS | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Covington)
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,614 Students
71,714 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
214 Teachers
5,913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
72%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1313
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,848
$10,410
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,800
$4,456
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
92 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
2,019 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
463 Students
16,526 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Covington, KY?
The top-ranked private schools in Covington, KY include Covington Latin School, Calvary Christian School, and Covington Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Covington?
12 private schools are located in Covington.
How diverse are private schools in Covington?
Covington private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Covington go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
75% of private schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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