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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)

Franklin County Private Schools

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 89%.
60% of private schools in Franklin County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Franklin County 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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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
5,893 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
$8,569
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$4,281
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.49
# American Indian Students
6 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
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
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
269 Students
16,681 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 Good Shepherd Catholic School and Stewart Home & 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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