Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre

Best Lexington Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 5,114 students in Lexington, KY.
The top-ranked private high schools in Lexington, KY include Lexington Catholic High School, Lexington Christian Academy, and Lexington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private high schools in Lexington, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Lexington Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Gr: PK-12 | 1,532 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington Christian Academy Photo - We invite you to explore Lexington Christian Academy where our students thrive in a Christ-centered environment. LCA offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, accelerated courses, and enrichment opportunities.
(Christian)
(16)
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sayre School
Sayre School Photo - Graduation outside the steps of Old Sayre
(3)
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Kore Academy
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
The Provision School & Family Counseling Center
Alternative School (Christian)
128 Dennis Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 396-0644
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
(1)
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Christian Academy
(3)
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
103 Dennis Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-5858
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students Tuition listed
470 Squires Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 263-0144
Gr: K | 20 students
620 South Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 455-8064
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 6 students
National Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
3500 Arbor Dr
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 273-3292
Gr: NS | 157 students

Overview

This Town (Lexington)
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,114 Students
34,377 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
509 Teachers
3,345 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
66%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1325
(Out of 1600)
1316
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,963
$9,155
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,500
$1,320
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,667
$5,956
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
42 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
929 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
789 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
147 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
3,950 Students
24,053 Students
% White Students
77%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
73 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
741 Students
5,532 Students
% of Others Students
15%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Lexington, KY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Lexington, KY include Lexington Catholic High School, Lexington Christian Academy, and Lexington Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Lexington?
9 private high schools are located in Lexington.
How diverse are private high schools in Lexington?
Lexington private high schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?
67% of private high schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private high schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Lexington include: Lexington Catholic High School vs. Lexington Christian Academy

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