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Hopkinsville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 961 students in Hopkinsville, KY, 13% of all K-12 students in Hopkinsville, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
80% of private schools in Hopkinsville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hopkinsville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School
First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1305 S Main St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
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Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
(2)
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Map of University Heights Academy
University Heights Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students
1300 Academy Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0254
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Map of Grace Episcopal Church Kindergarten
Grace Episcopal Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
216 E 6th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
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Sts Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
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Hopkinsville, KY Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
961
Students
$4,950
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Hopkinsville)
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
961 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
13%
13%
0.42
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
48 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
810 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
143 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
103 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
73%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$8,569
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hopkinsville, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Hopkinsville, KY include Heritage Christian Academy, First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School, and University Heights Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hopkinsville?
5 private schools are located in Hopkinsville.
How diverse are private schools in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Hopkinsville go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Hopkinsville are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hopkinsville?
80% of private schools in Hopkinsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
Which private schools in Hopkinsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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