North Hardin Christian School Photo - North Hardin Christian School is located in Radcliff, Kentucky.

Best Hardin County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 North Hardin Christian School and St. James Catholic 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 Catholic).

Top Ranked Hardin County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 543 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
634 N Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4247
Grades: NS-PK
| 72 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
Grades: NS-1
| 100 students
Hardin Christian Academy
(Baptist)
156 Shelby Ave
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-6866
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Heartland Montessori School
Montessori School
info@heartlandmontessori.com
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 735-1556
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hardin County, Kentucky

Hardin County Private Schools (Closed)

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

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 Catholic).
Which private schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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