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Best Hardin County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,258 students in Hardin County, KY (there are 37 public schools, serving 17,407 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Hardin County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hardin County, KY include St. James Catholic School and North Hardin Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in Hardin County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Hardin County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Hardin Christian School
North Hardin Christian School Photo - North Hardin Christian School is located in Radcliff, Kentucky.
(Baptist)
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School Photo - A Tradition of Faith, Excellence, Community
(Catholic)
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
634 N Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4247
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Hardin Christian Academy
(Baptist)
156 Shelby Ave
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-6866
Gr: PK-12 Tuition listed
Heartland Montessori School
Montessori School
info@heartlandmontessori.com
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 735-1556
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hardin County, Kentucky

Hardin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2411 Ring Rd Ste 114
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-5355
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
310 East Main St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2451
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
1161 South Wilson Street
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3150
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students

Overview

This County (Hardin County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,258 Students
71,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
5,913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
72%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,870
$10,387
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.49
# American Indian Students
6 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
59 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
654 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
54%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
404 Students
16,486 Students
% of Others Students
33%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hardin County, KY?
The top-ranked private schools in Hardin County, KY include St. James Catholic School and North Hardin Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hardin County?
6 private schools are located in Hardin County.
How diverse are private schools in Hardin County?
Hardin County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Hardin County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hardin County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hardin County?
83% of private schools in Hardin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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