Best Graves County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 199 students in Graves County, KY (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,871 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Graves County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Graves County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

Private Schools in Graves County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hickory Amish Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
945 Millers Chapel Rd
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 623-8918
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Northside Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
711 N 12th St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-0516
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students

Overview

This County (Graves County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
199 Students
71,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
5,913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
132 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
66%
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
60 Students
16,486 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Graves County, KY?
2 private schools are located in Graves County, KY.
What percentage of students in Graves County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Graves County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Graves County?
100% of private schools in Graves County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

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