Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo - Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is a National Blue Ribbon school and one of the best private schools in Lexington! We are Preschool (age 2 yrs.) through 8th grade Catholic school with a focus on the whole student; mind, body and spirt. Schedule a personal tour to learn about our MQHR School family, (859) 277-3030.

Best Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 267 private daycares & preschools serving 49,930 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Kentucky Country Day School, Bethany Christian School, and Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus.
The average tuition cost is $11,330, which is higher than the Kentucky average tuition cost of $10,387.
69% of private daycares & preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivybrook academy
Ivybrook academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
13550 lagrange rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 712-4896
Gr: NS-PK | 230 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Academy For Individual Excellence
Alternative School (Christian)
(11)
3101 Bluebird Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
17 Bethany Cir
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(3)
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Gr: PK-12 | 1,765 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Care Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
300 Main Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-5005
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Foundation Christian Academy
Foundation Christian Academy Photo - Foundation Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
(1)
2480 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Gr: NS-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All
(Catholic)
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Gr: NS-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Middle School Academic Team
(Christian)
(2)
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
(Catholic)
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Kentucky Country Day School
Kentucky Country Day School Photo - Opening of the Meriwether STEAM Academic Center, March 2022
(3)
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Lexington Christian Academy
(Christian)
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Gr: PK-12 | 1,354 student Tuition listed
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington Christian Academy Photo - We invite you to explore Lexington Christian Academy where our students thrive in a Christ-centered environment. LCA offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, accelerated courses, and enrichment opportunities.
(Christian)
(16)
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - School trips are one way we teach resilience.
(9)
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Louisville Adventist Academy
Louisville Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Gr: PK-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo - Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is a National Blue Ribbon school and one of the best private schools in Lexington! We are Preschool (age 2 yrs.) through 8th grade Catholic school with a focus on the whole student; mind, body and spirt. Schedule a personal tour to learn about our MQHR School family, (859) 277-3030.
(Catholic)
(3)
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middletown Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
500 N Watterson Trl
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7971
Gr: PK-K | 221 students
North Hardin Christian School
North Hardin Christian School Photo - North Hardin Christian School is located in Radcliff, Kentucky.
(Baptist)
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
(Catholic)
1927 Lewiston Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.
(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Our Savior Lutheran School is a traditional Christian school serving students in pre-school through 8th grade, conveniently located on Shelbyville Road near the Watterson Expressway.We offer a challenging, technologically-integrated, Christ-centered education with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. Our engaging arts program offers choir, band, handbells, and theater. We
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(20)
8307 Nottingham Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Christian School
Portland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Acceptance rate listed
Show 100 more private schools in Kentucky (out of 267 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Kentucky Country Day School, Bethany Christian School, and Christian Academy Of Louisville English Campus.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky?
267 private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $11,330, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $10,387.
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).

Recent Articles

Financial Aid Overlooked at Two-Year Colleges: What Private School Parents Should Know
Financial Aid Overlooked at Two-Year Colleges: What Private School Parents Should Know
Parents from private schools often miss key financial aid opportunities at two-year colleges. Discover what to know in 2025 for smart planning
How to Budget Tuition: Private School vs Community College Early Years
How to Budget Tuition: Private School vs Community College Early Years
Learn how to budget and compare tuition for private school and community college during early years, with up-to-date strategies and insights for 2025.
Why Private-School Families Should Consider a Community College Start
Why Private-School Families Should Consider a Community College Start
A practical guide for private-school families exploring starting at a community college to save money, build flexibility and stay transfer-ready.