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Daviess County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,115 students in Daviess County, KY (there are 35 public schools, serving 15,932 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Daviess County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Daviess County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bethabara Baptist Church
Bethabara Baptist Church
Gr: K-2 | 6 students
Baptist
2946 Kentucky 142
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 729-2159
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
Gr: K-3 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
4017 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-7583
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Map of Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Middle School
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students
Catholic
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
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Map of Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
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Map of Mary Carrico Memorial School
Mary Carrico Memorial School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
9546 Highway 144
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
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Map of Maximilian Montessori Academy
Maximilian Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Continuation School 4-6 Campus
Owensboro Catholic Continuation School 4-6 Campus
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students
Catholic
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
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Map of St. Mary Of The Woods School
St. Mary Of The Woods School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
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Daviess County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Angels Elementary School
Holy Angels Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 144 students
Catholic
5712 Ky Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 771-4773
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Map of Majesty Academy
Majesty Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students
Christian
2600 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 926-9014
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
2,115 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
135 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,130
$8,569
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.49
# American Indian Students
4 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
16 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,581 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
410 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Daviess County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Daviess County, KY include Bethabara Baptist Church, Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3, and Owensboro Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Daviess County?
9 private schools are located in Daviess County.
How diverse are private schools in Daviess County?
Daviess County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Daviess County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Daviess County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Daviess County?
100% of private schools in Daviess County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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