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Johnson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 112 students in Johnson County, KY (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,078 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Johnson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Johnson County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Piarist School Photo
The Piarist School
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
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Map of Our Lady Of The Mountains School
Our Lady Of The Mountains School
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students
Catholic
405 3rd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-3661
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
112 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
73%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1440
(Out of 1600)
1316
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
50%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
57 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
51%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
44%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Johnson County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Johnson County, KY is The Piarist School.
How many private schools are located in Johnson County?
2 private schools are located in Johnson County.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Johnson County?
100% of private schools in Johnson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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