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Best 42701 Kentucky Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 715 students in 42701, KY (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,380 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 42701, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 42701, KY is St. James Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in 42701, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 42701 Kentucky Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
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First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
634 N Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4247
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Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
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Heartland Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
Montessori School
[email protected]
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 735-1556
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42701, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Children's Academy
Montessori Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
2411 Ring Rd Ste 114
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-5355
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 42701, KY?
The top ranked private schools in 42701, KY is St. James Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 42701?
4 private schools are located in 42701.
What percentage of students in 42701 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 42701 are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 42701?
75% of private schools in 42701 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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