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Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 268 private daycares & preschools serving 50,211 students in Kentucky.

The private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Kentucky Country Day School, Good Shepherd Catholic School, and Holy Trinity Parish School.

The average tuition cost is $7,522, which is lower than the Kentucky average tuition cost of $8,055.

69% of private daycares & preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 268
# Students Served: 50,211

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 268
# Students Served: 50,211

Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

268

Private Schools

50,211

Students

$7,522

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

14%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?

The private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Kentucky Country Day School, Good Shepherd Catholic School, and Holy Trinity Parish School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky?

268 private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Kentucky?

The average tuition cost is $7,522, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,055.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?

Kentucky private daycares & preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?

69% of private daycares & preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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