St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo

Best Independence Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 668 students in Independence, KY (there are 6 public schools, serving 6,030 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Independence, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Independence, KY is St. Cecilia Catholic School.
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).

Top-Ranked Independence Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Cecilia Catholic School
St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
11875 Taylor Mill Road
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-7990
Gr: K-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Independence At Rainbow
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-1100
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
Richardson Road KinderCare
Richardson Road KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom A
Daycare / Preschool
4225 Richardson Rd.
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 525-8662
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Independence)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
668 Students
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
5,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
72%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,748
$10,221
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.49
# American Indian Students
2 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
522 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
78%
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
128 Students
16,651 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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