Best Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,086 students in Franklin County, KY (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,110 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 Franklin County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
71,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
73%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,799
$10,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$4,227
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.49
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
29 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
769 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
71%
68%
# 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%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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