Best Hopkins County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 377 students in Hopkins County, KY (there are 20 public schools, serving 6,895 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Hopkins County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
80% of private schools in Hopkins County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Hopkins County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
1500 Kingsway Dr
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 821-8271
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
735 Lenin Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 322-3381
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students
Heartland Boys Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
(2)
6065 Manitou Road
Madisonville, KY 42441
(270) 249-6472
Gr: NS

Overview

This County (Hopkins County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
377 Students
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
5,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
12 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
273 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
73%
68%
# 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
79 Students
16,651 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hopkins County, KY?
3 private schools are located in Hopkins County, KY.
What percentage of students in Hopkins County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Hopkins County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hopkins County?
80% of private schools in Hopkins County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?

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