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Best Henderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHenderson County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
550 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025275206179
2024275197172
2023285193174
2022284210185
2021284204180
2020284192171
2019301204175
2018301202172
2017316214180
2016316209178
2015316182167
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% Average Students of Color
40%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202540%13%34%
202440%12%34%
20238%11%33%
20229%11%33%
20219%11%32%
20209%10%32%
20198%9%31%
20188%9%31%
201711%15%32%
201611%14%32%
201511%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202320:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201925:112:112:1
201825:112:112:1
201720:113:112:1
201620:113:112:1
201520:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.660.490.65
20240.660.480.65
20230.550.460.65
20220.530.450.64
20210.530.440.64
20200.530.450.64
20190.520.420.63
20180.520.420.63
20170.520.400.61
20160.520.390.61
20150.520.400.61
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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

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
148 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202527%3%9%
202427%3%9%
20234%2%9%
20226%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20206%2%9%
20195%2%8%
20185%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%1%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
165 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
30%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202530%68%52%
202430%68%52%
202353%70%52%
202259%71%54%
202159%72%54%
202059%71%54%
201960%74%56%
201860%74%56%
201762%75%58%
201662%76%58%
201562%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
233 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
42%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202542%24%26%
202442%24%26%
202342%22%25%
202234%22%25%
202134%21%25%
202034%22%24%
201934%19%24%
201834%19%23%
201732%19%22%
201632%18%22%
201532%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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