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Knott County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 131 students in Knott County, KY (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,901 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 7%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Knott County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Knott County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of June Buchanan School
June Buchanan School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Christian
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
131 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
7%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$34 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
106 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
81%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
17 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Knott County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Knott County, KY is June Buchanan School.
How many private schools are located in Knott County?
1 private schools are located in Knott County.
What percentage of students in Knott County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Knott County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knott County?
100% of private schools in Knott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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