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Jessamine County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 232 students in Jessamine County, KY (there are 14 public schools, serving 8,397 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Jessamine County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jessamine County (2026-27)

Map of Clays Mill Christian Academy
Clays Mill Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Baptist
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
(1)
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Map of Creative Montessori School
Creative Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3220 Lexington Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8806
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Map of Tabernacle Christian Academy
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Baptist
2420 Lexington Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-1091
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Jessamine County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sharon School For Ad-hd & Ld
Sharon School For Ad-hd & Ld
Gr: 4-10 | 12 students
Special Education School
200 Oak Tree Ln
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 509-6892
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
232 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
73%
Average Class Size
24 students
16 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,300
$8,569

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
127 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
55%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jessamine County, KY?
3 private schools are located in Jessamine County, KY.
What percentage of students in Jessamine County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Jessamine County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jessamine County?
67% of private schools in Jessamine County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Jessamine County are often viewed compared to one another?

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