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Florence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 975 students in Florence, KY, 14% of all K-12 students in Florence, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
45% of private schools in Florence, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Florence Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Christian Care Center & Kindergarten
Christian Care Center & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
300 Main Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-5005
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Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: K-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
7303 Dixie Hwy
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-4070
(1)
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Map of Boone Aire KinderCare
Boone Aire KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1404 Boone Aire Rd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-0206
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Map of Burlington Pike KinderCare
Burlington Pike KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7269 Burlington Pike
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-8990
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The Children's House (Union)
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
8551 US Highway 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 746-2100
(1)
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The Goddard School - Florence
Gr: PK-K | 172 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 Cavalry Lane
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 525-0555
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Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: K-12 | 175 students
Christian
7216 Us Highway 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 525-0213
(4)
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Map of Oakbrook KinderCare
Oakbrook KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7505 Oakbrook Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-9595
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Map of Rainbow Child Care Center
Rainbow Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
8490 Old Toll Rd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-9166
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Map of Union Pointe Academy
Union Pointe Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 58 students
Alternative School (Christian)
642 Mount Zion Rd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 538-3927
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Map of Zion Christian Academy
Zion Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
10310 Dixie Highway
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-9008
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Florence, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+57.1% (+4 schools) 10-yr
975
Students
+6.2% (+57 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
-28.6% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Florence)
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
378 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFlorence, KY Total Schools
202511
202411
202310
202210
202110
202010
20196
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
975 Students
71,938 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025139206179
2024139197172
2023136193174
2022134210185
2021134204180
2020134192171
2019172204175
2018172202172
2017175214180
2016164209178
2015131182167
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% Students of Color
10%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202510%13%34%
202410%12%34%
20237%11%33%
20228%11%33%
20218%11%32%
20208%10%32%
201911%9%31%
201811%9%31%
201712%15%32%
201612%14%32%
201514%12%32%
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0.54
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.540.490.65
20240.540.480.65
20230.530.460.65
20220.500.450.64
20210.500.440.64
20200.500.450.64
20190.530.420.63
20180.530.420.63
20170.490.400.61
20160.460.390.61
20150.490.400.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20194%2%8%
20184%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20154%1%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20174%2%7%
20164%2%7%
20154%2%8%
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# White Students
533 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
54%
68%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202554%68%52%
202454%68%52%
202355%70%52%
202263%71%54%
202163%72%54%
202063%71%54%
201962%74%56%
201862%74%56%
201766%75%58%
201671%76%58%
201568%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
410 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
41%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202541%24%26%
202441%24%26%
202341%22%25%
202231%22%25%
202131%21%25%
202031%22%24%
201931%19%24%
201831%19%23%
201726%19%22%
201621%18%22%
201523%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFlorence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202517:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202318:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
73%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$8,569
Average Summer Program Cost
$205
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florence, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Florence, KY include Christian Care Center & Kindergarten and St. Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Florence?
11 private schools are located in Florence.
How diverse are private schools in Florence?
Florence private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Florence go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Florence are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florence?
45% of private schools in Florence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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