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The Frankfort Christian Academy Top 19 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KY)
Good Shepherd Catholic School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (KY)

Frankfort Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,086 students in Frankfort, KY, 13% of all K-12 students in Frankfort, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Frankfort, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Frankfort Private Schools (2026-27)

Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
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Map of Stewart Home & School
Stewart Home & School
Gr: Inquire with school | 345 students
Special Education School
4200 Lawrenceburg Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 783-2311
(2)
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Map of Capital Day School
Capital Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
120 Deepwood Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 227-7121
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Map of First Baptist Singing Bridge Academy
First Baptist Singing Bridge Academy
Gr: NS | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
201 Saint Clair Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 227-4539
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The Frankfort Christian Academy Photo
The Frankfort Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1349A Us Highway 421 S
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-0744
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Frankfort, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,086
Students
-6.9% (-80 students) 10-yr
$8,799
Avg. Tuition
+47.8% (+$2,846) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+3 students) 9-yr
8%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Frankfort)
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
378 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFrankfort, KY Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,086 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025217206179
2024217197172
2023219193174
2022213210185
2021208204180
2020170192171
2019175204175
2018175202172
2017193214180
2016193209178
2015194182167
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% Students of Color
8%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20258%13%34%
20248%12%34%
20235%11%33%
20228%11%33%
20218%11%32%
20208%10%32%
20195%9%31%
20186%9%31%
201710%15%32%
201610%14%32%
20158%12%32%
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0.44
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.440.490.65
20240.440.480.65
20230.380.460.65
20220.390.450.64
20210.380.440.64
20200.370.450.64
20190.280.420.63
20180.320.420.63
20170.320.400.61
20160.320.390.61
20150.320.400.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
29 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20224%2%7%
20214%3%7%
20204%2%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
769 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
71%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202571%68%52%
202471%68%52%
202377%70%52%
202276%71%54%
202177%72%54%
202078%71%54%
201984%74%56%
201882%74%56%
201781%75%58%
201681%76%58%
201581%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
269 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202524%24%26%
202424%24%26%
202318%22%25%
202218%22%25%
202116%21%25%
202016%22%24%
201911%19%24%
201813%19%23%
201713%19%22%
201613%18%22%
201513%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202590%72%55%
202490%72%54%
202362%73%54%
202262%72%54%
202162%71%54%
202059%72%54%
201959%72%53%
201859%72%53%
201755%73%53%
201655%71%52%
201560%71%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025181615
2024181515
2023161615
2022161615
2021161615
2020151515
2019151515
2018151615
2017151515
2016151515
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025121313
202491212
202391211
202291211
202131211
202031111
201931111
201831111
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025252626
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021252526
2020252525
2019252525
2018252525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,799
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$8,799$10,410$15,012
2024$8,321$7,395$13,254
2023$7,602$7,255$12,626
2022$7,602$7,105$12,187
2021$6,435$7,072$11,800
2020$6,284$6,947$11,512
2019$6,284$6,838$11,293
2018$6,284$6,369$11,017
2017$6,132$6,394$10,708
2016$6,132$5,871$10,356
2015$5,953$5,993$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20258%28%34%
20248%28%34%
20235%28%34%
20225%28%33%
20215%28%33%
20205%27%32%
20195%27%31%
20185%26%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$4,227

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$3,500$4,456$7,073
2024$3,500$5,535$6,930
2023$2,500$5,570$6,469
2022$2,500$3,970$6,289
2021$2,500$3,935$6,055
2020$2,500$3,793$5,921
2019$2,500$5,083$5,795
2018$2,500$4,885$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearFrankfort, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202599%85%81%
202499%93%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%93%85%
202199%92%85%
202099%93%85%
201999%92%85%
201899%92%85%
201799%92%85%
201699%91%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Frankfort, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Frankfort, KY include Stewart Home & School and Good Shepherd Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Frankfort?
5 private schools are located in Frankfort.
How diverse are private schools in Frankfort?
Frankfort private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Frankfort go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Frankfort are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Frankfort?
60% of private schools in Frankfort are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Frankfort are often viewed compared to one another?

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