Kenton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 private schools serving 8,086 students in Kenton County, KY (there are 45 public schools, serving 22,245 public students). 27% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $7,188, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
67% of private schools in Kenton County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42
  • # Students Served: 8,086
  • Average Tuition: $7,188
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Kenton County, KY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42
  • # Students Served: 8,086
  • Average Tuition: $7,188
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Kenton County, KY School Trends

Top Ranked Kenton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 525 students
Catholic
2407 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3062
Calvary Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
(7)
Covington Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Covington Latin School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Map of Ft Mitchell Baptist Church Jump For Joy Preschool
Gr: K-1 | 156 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2323 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-2304
Map of Holy Cross District High School
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
3617 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 431-1335
Map of Holy Cross Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 166 students
Catholic
3615 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 581-6599
Map of Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
Notre Dame Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Map of St. Agnes School
Gr: K-8 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1322 Sleepy Hollow Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0543
St. Augustine School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1840 Jefferson Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 261-5564
St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
Map of St. Henry Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
3825 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
(1)
Map of St. Henry District High School
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
Map of St. Pius X School
Gr: K-8 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
348 Dudley Road
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859) 341-4900
Villa Madonna Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
(2)
Map of A Child's World
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
3165 Hulbert Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-3284
Map of Abby's Child Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
710 Valley Square Drive
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 581-6166
Map of Children, Inc. at Montessori Early Learning Academy
Gr: NS | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
419 Altamont Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-1455
Map of 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
Crescent Ridge Academy Photo
Gr: NS-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
2625 Anderson Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3725
(1)
Map of Crescent Springs KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
805 Buttermilk Pike
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 344-0278
Map of Edgewood KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
573 Freedom Park Dr
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859) 342-0223
Map of Erlanger KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4104 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-8890
Map of Fort Wright KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1515 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-5437
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Daycare / Preschool
205 Grandview Drive
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-8400
Map of Grace Edgett Child Development Center & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
31 Commonwealth Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-8059
Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
338 E 16th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 581-0290
Map of Independence At Rainbow
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-1100
Map of Julie Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1601 Dixie Hwy
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 392-8231
Map of Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Daycare / Preschool
573 Freedom Park Dr
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 342-0223
Map of Lakeside Presbyterian Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: K-1 | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2690 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-1124
Map of Prince Of Peace Catholic Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
625 Pike St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
Richardson Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4225 Richardson Rd.
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 525-8662
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Kenton County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Country Hills Montessori-erlanger
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Montessori School
630 Viox Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-5839
Map of Grace Academy Of Creative Learning
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School (Christian)
30 Shorthill Lane
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-3469

Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
42 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 4 in Kenton County, rising from 38 in 2016 to 42 in 2025.
# Students
8,086 Students
71,938 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size down 17 in Kenton County, as the average students per school fell from 237 in 2017 to 220 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
9%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color down 2 points in Kenton County private schools, from 11% in 2016 to 9% in 2025, while Kentucky fell from 14% to 13%.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
555 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio up 1 in Kenton County private schools, from 13:1 in 2016 to 14:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
73%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

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Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1316
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
ACT score up 1 point in Kenton County private schools, from 26 in 2018 to 27 in 2025, while Kentucky rose to 26 and the U.S. to 26.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,188
$8,569

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition rose $1,207 in Kenton County, from $5,764 in 2016 to $6,971 in 2025.
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
28%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$4,281
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Endowment Size
$4.6 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 8 points in Kenton County private schools, rising from 0.36 in 2016 to 0.44 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
7 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
65 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian share unchanged at 1% in Kenton County private schools from 2016 to 2025, while Kentucky and the U.S. stayed higher.
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic share up 2 points in Kenton County private schools, rising from 1% in 2016 to 3% in 2025.
# Black Students
159 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black students steady at 2% in Kenton County private schools from 2016 to 2025, while Kentucky is 3% and the national figure is 7% in 2025.
# White Students
4,807 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
72%
68%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 6 points in Kenton County private schools, from 78% in 2016 to 72% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,451 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race students lower than 2019 in Kenton County private schools, falling from 25% in 2019 to 22% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kenton County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Kenton County, KY include Holy Cross District High School, Villa Madonna Academy, and Covington Latin School.
How many private schools are located in Kenton County?
42 private schools are located in Kenton County.
How much do private schools cost in Kenton County?
The average tuition cost is $7,188, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
How diverse are private schools in Kenton County?
Kenton County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Kenton County go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Kenton County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kenton County?
67% of private schools in Kenton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Kenton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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