Hopkins County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hopkins County (2026-27)

Map of Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1500 Kingsway Dr
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 821-8271
Map of Grace Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students
Baptist
735 Lenin Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 322-3381
Map of Heartland Boys Academy
Gr: NS
All-boys | Alternative School
6065 Manitou Road
Madisonville, KY 42441
(270) 249-6472
(2)

Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
377 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
12 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
273 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
73%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
79 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 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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