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Harrison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 80 students in Harrison County, KY (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,940 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Harrison County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Harrison County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
107 N Walnut Street Bldg B
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
80 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
73%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,100
$8,569
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
57 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
71%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
22 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harrison County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Harrison County, KY is St. Edward School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
1 private schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
100% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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