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St. James Catholic School

Hardin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,233 students in Hardin County, KY (there are 37 public schools, serving 17,407 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
83% of private schools in Hardin County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hardin County Private Schools (2026-27)

North Hardin Christian School Photo
North Hardin Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
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St. James Catholic School Photo
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
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Map of First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
634 N Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4247
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Map of Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
(5)
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Map of Hardin Christian Academy
Hardin Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
156 Shelby Ave
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-6866
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Map of Heartland Montessori School
Heartland Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
Montessori School
[email protected]
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 735-1556
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Hardin County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Children's Academy
Montessori Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
2411 Ring Rd Ste 114
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-5355
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Map of St. Brigid Elementary School
St. Brigid Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Catholic
310 East Main St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2451
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Map of St. Christopher School
St. Christopher School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
1161 South Wilson Street
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3150
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
73%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,017
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.49
# American Indian Students
6 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
59 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
654 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
55%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
379 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
32%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 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 North Hardin Christian School and St. James Catholic 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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