Kentucky Private High Schools Offering Football

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private high schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 10,060 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky offering football include Kentucky Country Day School, Trinity High School, and Lexington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
79% of private high schools offering football in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

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

Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
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
Christian Academy of Louisville Photo
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
Covington Catholic High School Photo
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
Map of De Sales High School
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
(1)
Forest Hill Military Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Military School
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
(2)
Kentucky Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
(3)
Map of 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
Lexington Christian Academy Photo
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
Lexington Christian Academy Photo
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)
Map of 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
Sayre School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
(3)
Trinity High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-boys (Catholic)
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
Map of Bishop Brossart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
Map of 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)

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 Kentucky Country Day School, Trinity High School, and Lexington Christian Academy.
How many private high schools offering football are located in Kentucky?
14 private high schools offering football are located in Kentucky.
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).

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