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Henderson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 550 students in Henderson County, KY (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,833 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Henderson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Henderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Catholic
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
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Map of Busy Bees Educare
Busy Bees Educare
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Daycare / Preschool
469 Klutey Park Plaza
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-0923
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
550 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
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
148 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
165 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
30%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
233 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
42%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Henderson County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Henderson County, KY is Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Henderson County?
2 private schools are located in Henderson County.
What percentage of students in Henderson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Henderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson County?
50% of private schools in Henderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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