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Jackson Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 92 students in Jackson, KY, 5% of all K-12 students in Jackson, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Jackson, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jackson Private Schools (2026-27)

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Oakdale Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Methodist
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
(11)
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Mount Carmel School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Sports: 3
75 Mill Creek Lawson Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5008
(3)
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Jackson, KY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
92
Students
$4,590
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jackson)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
92 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
38%
13%
0.59
0.49
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
22 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
24%
3%
# White Students
54 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
59%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
73%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,590
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, KY is Oakdale Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jackson?
2 private schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?
100% of private schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

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