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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 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 85%.
83% of private schools in Hardin County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Hardin County Private Schools (2026)

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 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
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
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHardin County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20166
20157
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# Students
1,258 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025252206179
2024252197172
2023223193174
2022217210185
2021217204180
2020239192171
2019233204175
2018233202172
2017241214180
2016217209178
2015190182167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202519%13%34%
202419%12%34%
202320%11%33%
202220%11%33%
202120%11%32%
202019%10%32%
201921%9%31%
201821%9%31%
201724%15%32%
201624%14%32%
201524%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202319:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202553%72%55%
202453%72%54%
202348%73%54%
202248%72%54%
202148%71%54%
202048%72%54%
201948%72%53%
201848%72%53%
201748%73%53%
201648%71%52%
201548%71%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025201615
2024201515
2023211615
2022211615
2021211615
2020211515
2019181515
2018181615
2017211515
2016171515
2015171515
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025222626
2024222526
2023222526
2022222526
2021222526
2020222525
2019222525
2018222525
2017222525
2016222525
2015222425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,870
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$3,870$10,410$15,012
2024$3,870$7,395$13,254
2023$3,826$7,255$12,626
2022$3,826$7,105$12,187
2021$3,826$7,072$11,800
2020$3,100$6,947$11,512
2019$2,717$6,838$11,293
2018$2,717$6,369$11,017
2017$3,100$6,394$10,708
2016$3,217$5,871$10,356
2015$3,217$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202523%28%34%
202423%28%34%
202330%28%34%
202230%28%33%
202130%28%33%
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Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202597%85%81%
202497%93%85%
202398%93%85%
202298%93%85%
202198%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.600.490.65
20240.600.480.65
20230.550.460.65
20220.550.450.64
20210.550.440.64
20200.580.450.64
20190.550.420.63
20180.550.420.63
20170.580.400.61
20160.540.390.61
20150.550.400.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
20235%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20234%2%9%
20225%2%8%
20215%2%9%
20204%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
59 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20255%3%7%
20245%3%7%
20235%3%8%
20226%2%7%
20216%3%7%
20205%2%8%
20198%3%7%
20188%3%7%
20179%2%7%
20168%2%7%
20158%2%8%
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# White Students
654 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
54%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202554%68%52%
202454%68%52%
202363%70%52%
202263%71%54%
202163%72%54%
202057%71%54%
201963%74%56%
201863%74%56%
201759%75%58%
201663%76%58%
201562%75%58%
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# 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
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
33%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202533%24%26%
202433%24%26%
202322%22%25%
202222%22%25%
202122%21%25%
202030%22%24%
201921%19%24%
201821%19%23%
201727%19%22%
201625%18%22%
201526%19%21%
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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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