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Best Harlan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 211 students in Harlan County, KY (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,364 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Harlan County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Harlan County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Catholic
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
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Map of Appalachian Challenge Academy
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Alternative School
465 Grays Dr
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
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Map of Harlan County Christian School
Harlan County Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 70 students
Christian
6340 Hwy 522
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
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Harlan County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Living Waters Christian School
Living Waters Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Christian
Po Box 259
Big Laurel, KY 40808
(606) 558-3700
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHarlan County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20202
20193
20184
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
211 Students
71,938 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202570206179
202470197172
202366193174
202249210185
202149204180
202049192171
201948204175
201840202172
201744214180
201644209178
201539182167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20256%13%34%
20246%12%34%
20236%11%33%
20223%11%33%
20213%11%32%
20203%10%32%
20193%9%31%
20183%9%31%
20175%15%32%
20165%14%32%
20155%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
20196:112:112:1
20186:112:112:1
20177:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
20157:113:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,800
$8,564
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.240.490.65
20240.240.480.65
20230.300.460.65
20220.360.450.64
20210.360.440.64
20200.360.450.64
20190.320.420.63
20180.290.420.63
20170.330.400.61
20160.330.390.61
20150.380.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20233%2%9%
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# Black Students
6 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
184 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
87%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202587%68%52%
202487%68%52%
202383%70%52%
202277%71%54%
202177%72%54%
202077%71%54%
201981%74%56%
201883%74%56%
201780%75%58%
201680%76%58%
201576%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
7%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20257%24%26%
20247%24%26%
202311%22%25%
202221%22%25%
202121%21%25%
202021%22%24%
201918%19%24%
201816%19%23%
201717%19%22%
201617%18%22%
201521%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harlan County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Harlan County, KY is Holy Trinity School.
How many private schools are located in Harlan County?
3 private schools are located in Harlan County.
What percentage of students in Harlan County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Harlan County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harlan County?
67% of private schools in Harlan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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