Top 5 Best Fayette County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools serving 5,046 students in Fayette County, KY.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY include The Lexington School, Sayre School and Trinity Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Kentucky private elementary school average acceptance rate of 92%.
56% of private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Fayette County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,412 students
The Lexington School
The Lexington School Photo - A 40 acre campus with native woods, creek, athletic fields, 3 playgrounds, a school garden, walking paths, even chickens and honey bees makes for a backyard experience like no other school in the region. It's all here.
(9)
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Grades: PK-12
| students
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(3)
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
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.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 448 students
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
1740 Summerhill Dr
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 273-7827
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Sphinx Academy
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 309-6372
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
423 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-9257
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Community Montessori School
Community Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(8)
725 Stone Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
Grades: NS-8
| 150 students
Kore Academy
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Lexington Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
968 Lane Allen Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0295
Grades: K-7
| 33 students
Lexington Montessori School
Lexington Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
319 S Broadway Park
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 254-7034
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Lexington Universal Academy
(Islamic)
4580 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 272-3360
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Providence Montessori School
Montessori School
1209 Texaco Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 255-7330
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
The Provision School & Family Counseling Center
Alternative School (Christian)
128 Dennis Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 396-0644
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
166 Crestwood Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-4496
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Summit Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fayette County, Kentucky

Fayette County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
103 Dennis Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-5858
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
470 Squires Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 263-0144
Grades: K
| 20 students
3500 Arbor Dr
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 273-3292
Grades: NS
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY include The Lexington School, Sayre School and Trinity Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fayette County, KY?
18 private elementary schools are located in Fayette County, KY.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY?
Fayette County, KY private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 11%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County, KY?
56% of private elementary schools in Fayette County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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