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Jackson Private Schools (2026-27)

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 85%.
100% of private schools in Jackson, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jackson Private Schools (2026-27)

Oakdale Christian Academy Photo
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 Photo
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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
92
Students
+70.4% (+38 students) 10-yr
$4,590
Avg. Tuition
-19.9% (-$1,140) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
-24.0% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jackson)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
92 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202546206179
202446197172
202364193174
202256210185
202156204180
202056192171
201956204175
201856202172
201757214180
201654209178
201554182167
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% Students of Color
38%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202538%13%34%
202438%12%34%
202345%11%33%
202241%11%33%
202141%11%32%
202041%10%32%
201931%9%31%
201831%9%31%
201750%15%32%
201650%14%32%
201550%12%32%
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0.59
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.590.490.65
20240.590.480.65
20230.640.460.65
20220.640.450.64
20210.640.440.64
20200.640.450.64
20190.640.420.63
20180.640.420.63
20170.670.400.61
20160.650.390.61
20150.720.400.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202510%2%5%
202410%2%5%
202314%3%5%
202212%3%4%
202112%2%4%
202012%3%4%
201912%2%4%
201812%2%4%
201711%2%4%
201611%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20234%2%9%
202213%2%8%
202113%2%9%
202013%2%9%
201913%2%8%
201813%2%8%
201713%2%8%
201613%2%8%
201530%1%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
24%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202524%3%7%
202424%3%7%
202317%3%8%
202212%2%7%
202112%3%7%
202012%2%8%
201912%3%7%
201812%3%7%
201711%2%7%
201611%2%7%
201511%2%8%
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# White Students
54 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
59%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202559%68%52%
202459%68%52%
202356%70%52%
202256%71%54%
202156%72%54%
202056%71%54%
201956%74%56%
201856%74%56%
201754%75%58%
201655%76%58%
201537%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
5 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20255%24%26%
20245%24%26%
20227%22%25%
20217%21%25%
20207%22%24%
20197%19%24%
20187%19%23%
201711%19%22%
201610%18%22%
201522%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20216:113:111:1
20206:113:112:1
20196:112:112:1
20186:112:112:1
20176:113:112:1
20166:113:112:1
20156:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
73%

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

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202575%72%55%
202475%72%54%
202375%73%54%
202275%72%54%
202175%71%54%
202075%72%54%
201975%72%53%
201875%72%53%
201775%73%53%
201675%71%52%
201575%71%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025111615
2024111515
2023111615
2022111615
2021111615
2020111515
2019111515
2018111615
2017111515
2016111515
2015111515
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202531313
202431212
202331211
202231211
202131211
202031111
201931111
201831111
201731110
201631210
201531010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,590
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$4,590$10,410$15,012
2024$6,360$7,395$13,254
2023$6,360$7,255$12,626
2022$6,360$7,105$12,187
2021$6,360$7,072$11,800
2020$6,360$6,947$11,512
2019$6,360$6,838$11,293
2018$6,360$6,369$11,017
2017$6,360$6,394$10,708
2016$5,730$5,871$10,356
2015$5,730$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202580%28%34%
202480%28%34%
202380%28%34%
202280%28%33%
202180%28%33%
202080%27%32%
201980%27%31%
201880%26%30%
201780%27%30%
201680%27%29%
201580%28%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202575%85%81%
202475%93%85%
202375%93%85%
202275%93%85%
202175%92%85%
202075%93%85%
201975%92%85%
201875%92%85%
201775%92%85%
201675%91%85%
201575%92%85%
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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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