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Independence Private Schools

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 89%.
50% of private schools in Independence, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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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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
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4225 Richardson Rd.
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 525-8662
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Independence, KY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
668
Students
$3,748
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
668 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
3%
13%
0.36
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
522 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
78%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
128 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
73%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,748
$8,569
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
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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