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Leitchfield Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 124 students in Leitchfield, KY, 4% of all K-12 students in Leitchfield, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Leitchfield, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Leitchfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Catholic Continuation School
St. Paul Catholic Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Catholic
1812 Saint Paul Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 242-7483
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Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
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Map of First Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarden
First Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarden
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
106 E Walnut St
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 589-7905
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: 3-9 | 5 students
Pentecostal
510 North Clinton St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 200-1463
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Leitchfield, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Laurel Fork School
Laurel Fork School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
383 Armes Lively Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
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Map of Leitchfield Christian Academy
Leitchfield Christian Academy
Gr: NS-5 | 64 students
Christian
106 E Walnut St
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4076
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Leitchfield, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
124
Students
-17.3% (-26 students) 10-yr
$45,000
Avg. Tuition
5%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Leitchfield)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
124 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202531206179
202430197172
202341193174
202250210185
202150204180
202043192171
201941204175
201847202172
201772214180
201672209178
201550182167
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% Students of Color
5%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20255%13%34%
202415%12%34%
202314%11%33%
20228%11%33%
20218%11%32%
20208%10%32%
201915%9%31%
201814%9%31%
20174%15%32%
20164%14%32%
20154%12%32%
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0.26
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.260.490.65
20240.190.480.65
20230.420.460.65
20220.520.450.64
20210.520.440.64
20200.490.450.64
20190.210.420.63
20180.440.420.63
20170.440.400.61
20160.440.390.61
20150.430.400.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20252%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20233%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20183%2%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20254%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%3%7%
20203%2%8%
20194%3%7%
20183%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
106 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
85%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202585%68%52%
202490%68%52%
202373%70%52%
202261%71%54%
202161%72%54%
202065%71%54%
201989%74%56%
201872%74%56%
201769%75%58%
201669%76%58%
201571%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
10 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
8%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20258%24%26%
20245%24%26%
202321%22%25%
202233%22%25%
202133%21%25%
202029%22%24%
20194%19%24%
201821%19%23%
201728%19%22%
201628%18%22%
201527%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLeitchfield, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$10,325
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leitchfield, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Leitchfield, KY is St. Paul Catholic Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Leitchfield?
4 private schools are located in Leitchfield.
What percentage of students in Leitchfield go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Leitchfield are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leitchfield?
75% of private schools in Leitchfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

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