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Best Kentucky Private High Schools Offering Football (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private high schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 10,071 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky offering football include Christian Academy of Louisville, Kentucky Country Day School, and Sayre School.
The average tuition cost is $13,228, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average tuition cost of $9,314.
79% of private high schools offering football in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Private High Schools Offering Football in Kentucky (2026-27)

Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
Bethlehem High School/diocese
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
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Bowling Green Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1730 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
(4)
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Christian Academy of Louisville Photo
Christian Academy of Louisville
Gr: PK-12 | 1,841 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 18
Christian
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
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Covington Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
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De Sales High School
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
(1)
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Forest Hill Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Military School
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
(2)
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Kentucky Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
(3)
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Lexington Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
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Lexington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,532 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
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Lexington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
Christian
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
(16)
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Newport Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
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Sayre School
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
(3)
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Trinity High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-boys (Catholic)
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
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Bishop Brossart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools offering football in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools offering football in Kentucky include Christian Academy of Louisville, Kentucky Country Day School, and Sayre School.
How many private high schools offering football are located in Kentucky?
14 private high schools offering football are located in Kentucky.
How much do private high schools offering football cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $13,228, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $9,314.
How diverse are private high schools offering football in Kentucky?
Kentucky private high schools offering football are approximately 14% minority students, which is same as the Kentucky private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools offering football are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
79% of private high schools offering football in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
14
Private Schools
10,071
Students
$13,228
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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