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Best Daviess County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Daviess County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Daviess County Private Schools (2026)

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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
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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 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 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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Daviess County, Kentucky

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDaviess County Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
20228
20219
20209
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
2,115 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025235206179
2024235197172
2023217193174
2022210210185
2021194204180
2020194192171
2019218204175
2018218202172
2017227214180
2016227209178
2015227182167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202512%13%34%
202412%12%34%
202313%11%33%
20225%11%33%
20215%11%32%
20205%10%32%
20194%9%31%
20184%9%31%
20174%15%32%
20164%14%32%
20154%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
135 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,130
$10,325
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$33.7 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.410.490.65
20240.410.480.65
20230.370.460.65
20220.260.450.64
20210.260.440.64
20200.260.450.64
20190.240.420.63
20180.240.420.63
20170.230.400.61
20160.230.390.61
20150.230.400.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
71 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20233%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
1,581 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202575%68%52%
202475%68%52%
202378%70%52%
202286%71%54%
202186%72%54%
202086%71%54%
201987%74%56%
201887%74%56%
201787%75%58%
201687%76%58%
201587%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
410 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDaviess County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202519%24%26%
202419%24%26%
202316%22%25%
202210%22%25%
202110%21%25%
202010%22%24%
201910%19%24%
201810%19%23%
201710%19%22%
201610%18%22%
201510%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Daviess County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Daviess County, KY include Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3, Bethabara Baptist Church, 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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