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Graves County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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 Baptist and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Graves County (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
199 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
132 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
66%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
60 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

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 Baptist and Mennonite).

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