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Lexington, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Ardor Montessori School, Inc.

Gr: PK-6 | 40 students

Montessori School

103 Dennis Drive

Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 276-5858

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Beyond Imagination Learning Center

Gr: K | 20 students

Daycare / Preschool

470 Squires Rd

Lexington, KY 40515

(859) 263-0144

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Montessori High School

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students

Avg. class size: 6 students

Montessori School

620 South Broadway

Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 455-8064

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National Academy

Gr: NS | 157 students

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3500 Arbor Dr

Lexington, KY 40517

(859) 273-3292

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Lexington, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

Private Schools

-2.7% (-1 school) 10-yr

8,972

Students

+13.1% (+1,040 students) 10-yr

$13,404

Avg. Tuition

-6.1% (-$873) 10-yr

Avg. Class Size

13%

Students of Color

+8.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-30.8% (-4.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Category

This Town (Lexington)

This State (KY)

# Schools

36 Schools

378 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Schools
Year	Lexington, KY Total Schools
2025	36
2024	37
2023	35
2022	35
2021	37
2020	37
2019	37
2018	36
2017	36
2016	37
2015	37

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# Students

8,972 Students

71,938 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	273	206	179
2024	265	197	172
2023	216	193	174
2022	223	210	185
2021	208	204	180
2020	206	192	171
2019	217	204	175
2018	221	202	172
2017	243	214	180
2016	240	209	178
2015	240	182	167

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% Students of Color

13%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	14%	13%	34%
2024	13%	12%	34%
2023	16%	11%	33%
2022	15%	11%	33%
2021	15%	11%	32%
2020	16%	10%	32%
2019	14%	9%	31%
2018	14%	9%	31%
2017	13%	15%	32%
2016	13%	14%	32%
2015	12%	12%	32%

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0.49

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	0.47	0.49	0.65
2024	0.47	0.48	0.65
2023	0.48	0.46	0.65
2022	0.47	0.45	0.64
2021	0.46	0.44	0.64
2020	0.47	0.45	0.64
2019	0.49	0.42	0.63
2018	0.48	0.42	0.63
2017	0.44	0.40	0.61
2016	0.44	0.39	0.61
2015	0.44	0.40	0.61

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# American Indian Students

10 Students

114 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

288 Students

1,488 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	3%	2%	5%
2024	3%	2%	5%
2023	7%	3%	5%
2022	5%	3%	4%
2021	5%	2%	4%
2020	5%	3%	4%
2019	5%	2%	4%
2018	5%	2%	4%
2017	3%	2%	4%
2016	4%	2%	4%
2015	4%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

243 Students

1,870 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	3%	3%	9%
2024	3%	3%	9%
2023	3%	2%	9%
2022	3%	2%	8%
2021	3%	2%	9%
2020	3%	2%	9%
2019	2%	2%	8%
2018	2%	2%	8%
2017	1%	2%	8%
2016	1%	2%	8%
2015	1%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

238 Students

2,119 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	3%	3%	7%
2024	3%	3%	7%
2023	2%	3%	8%
2022	2%	2%	7%
2021	2%	3%	7%
2020	2%	2%	8%
2019	2%	3%	7%
2018	2%	3%	7%
2017	2%	2%	7%
2016	2%	2%	7%
2015	2%	2%	8%

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# White Students

6,172 Students

46,820 Students

% White Students

68%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	70%	68%	52%
2024	70%	68%	52%
2023	69%	70%	52%
2022	70%	71%	54%
2021	71%	72%	54%
2020	70%	71%	54%
2019	68%	74%	56%
2018	69%	74%	56%
2017	72%	75%	58%
2016	72%	76%	58%
2015	72%	75%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

47 Students

147 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

2,095 Students

16,681 Students

% of Others Students

23%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	20%	24%	26%
2024	20%	24%	26%
2023	19%	22%	25%
2022	20%	22%	25%
2021	19%	21%	25%
2020	20%	22%	24%
2019	23%	19%	24%
2018	22%	19%	23%
2017	22%	19%	22%
2016	21%	18%	22%
2015	21%	19%	21%

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# Teachers

950 Teachers

5,893 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	9:1	12:1	11:1
2024	9:1	12:1	11:1
2023	9:1	12:1	11:1
2022	10:1	12:1	11:1
2021	10:1	13:1	11:1
2020	11:1	13:1	12:1
2019	10:1	12:1	12:1
2018	10:1	12:1	12:1
2017	12:1	13:1	12:1
2016	12:1	13:1	12:1
2015	13:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

76%

73%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	72%	72%	55%
2024	73%	72%	54%
2023	73%	73%	54%
2022	75%	72%	54%
2021	74%	71%	54%
2020	76%	72%	54%
2019	76%	72%	53%
2018	75%	72%	53%
2017	79%	73%	53%
2016	69%	71%	52%

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Average Class Size

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	16	16	15
2024	16	15	15
2023	16	16	15
2022	15	16	15
2021	15	16	15
2020	16	15	15
2019	16	15	15
2018	16	16	15
2017	15	15	15
2016	15	15	15
2015	16	15	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

18 courses

13 courses

Average SAT score

1325

(Out of 1600)

1316

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,404

$8,569

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	$16,314	$10,410	$15,012
2024	$16,314	$10,134	$14,622
2023	$16,314	$10,071	$14,057
2022	$16,314	$9,877	$13,504
2021	$16,314	$9,496	$13,232
2020	$16,065	$9,399	$12,915
2019	$15,817	$9,329	$12,656
2018	$15,446	$9,251	$12,363
2017	$15,113	$9,205	$12,049
2016	$14,782	$9,062	$11,633
2015	$14,277	$8,722	$11,174

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Average Summer Program Cost

$1,425

Average % on Financial Aid

22%

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,142

$4,281

Average Endowment Size

$27.1 million

$ million

Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

88%

89%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Lexington, KY Avg	Kentucky (KY)	National
2025	88%	85%	81%
2024	88%	93%	85%
2023	88%	93%	85%
2022	88%	93%	85%
2021	88%	92%	85%
2020	88%	93%	85%
2019	88%	92%	85%
2016	88%	91%	85%

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Average Number of Extracurriculars

14 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

11 sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lexington, KY?

The private schools in Lexington, KY include Lexington Christian Academy, Sayre School, and The Lexington School.

How many private schools are located in Lexington?

36 private schools are located in Lexington.

How much do private schools cost in Lexington?

The average tuition cost is $13,404, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.

How diverse are private schools in Lexington?

Lexington private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Kentucky private school average of 13%.

What percentage of students in Lexington go to private school?

18% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?

53% of private schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

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