Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.

Best Covington Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,732 students in Covington, KY.
The top-ranked private high schools in Covington, KY include Covington Catholic High School, Calvary Christian School, and Notre Dame Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Covington, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Covington Private High 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
Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,732 Students
34,166 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
3,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
66%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1319
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,649
$9,531
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,800
$6,012
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.43
# American Indian Students
2 Students
42 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
929 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
789 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
29 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,498 Students
24,053 Students
% White Students
81%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
73 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
232 Students
5,397 Students
% of Others Students
13%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Covington, KY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Covington, KY include Covington Catholic High School, Calvary Christian School, and Notre Dame Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Covington?
4 private high schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
100% of private high schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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