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St. Cecilia Catholic School Top 8 ยท Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (KY)
Richardson Road KinderCare

Independence Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 668 students in Independence, KY, 10% of all K-12 students in Independence, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Independence, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Independence Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
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Map of Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Pentecostal
11875 Taylor Mill Road
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-7990
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Map of Independence At Rainbow
Independence At Rainbow
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-1100
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Richardson Road KinderCare Photo
Richardson Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4225 Richardson Rd.
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 525-8662
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Independence, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
668
Students
+38.9% (+187 students) 10-yr
$3,748
Avg. Tuition
+8.7% (+$299) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-15.8% (-3 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
-92.7% (-38.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
668 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025223206179
2024223197172
2023207193174
2022220210185
2021220204180
2020220192171
2019302204175
2018294202172
2017294214180
2016241209178
2015241182167
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% Students of Color
3%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20253%13%34%
20243%12%34%
20235%11%33%
20222%11%33%
20212%11%32%
20203%10%32%
20192%9%31%
20182%9%31%
20174%15%32%
201641%14%32%
201541%12%32%
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0.36
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.360.490.65
20240.360.480.65
20230.470.460.65
20220.470.450.64
20210.470.440.64
20200.470.450.64
20190.500.420.63
20180.490.420.63
20170.490.400.61
20160.390.390.61
20150.390.400.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
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# Black Students
7 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
522 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
78%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202578%68%52%
202478%68%52%
202367%70%52%
202265%71%54%
202165%72%54%
202065%71%54%
201960%74%56%
201861%74%56%
201761%75%58%
201674%76%58%
201574%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
128 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202519%24%26%
202419%24%26%
202329%22%25%
202233%22%25%
202133%21%25%
202033%22%24%
201940%19%24%
201838%19%23%
201738%19%22%
201624%18%22%
201524%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202519:112:111:1
202419:112:111:1
202319:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202563%72%55%
202463%72%54%
202363%73%54%
202263%72%54%
202163%71%54%
202063%72%54%
201963%72%53%
201863%72%53%
201763%73%53%
201630%71%52%
201530%71%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025161615
2024161515
2023161615
2022161615
2021161615
2020161515
2019161515
2018161615
2017161515
2016191515
2015191515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,748
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$3,748$10,410$15,012
2024$3,748$7,395$13,254
2023$3,748$7,255$12,626
2022$3,748$7,105$12,187
2021$3,748$7,072$11,800
2020$3,748$6,947$11,512
2019$3,748$6,838$11,293
2018$3,658$6,369$11,017
2017$3,658$6,394$10,708
2016$3,449$5,871$10,356
2015$3,449$5,993$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025100%85%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%93%85%
2021100%92%85%
2020100%93%85%
2019100%92%85%
2018100%92%85%
2017100%92%85%
2016100%91%85%
2015100%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Independence, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Independence, KY is St. Cecilia Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Independence?
4 private schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
50% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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