Best 40217 Kentucky Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,480 students in 40217, KY (there are 2 public schools, serving 900 public students). 62% of all K-12 students in 40217, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 40217, KY is St. Xavier High School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in 40217, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 40217 Kentucky Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Map of St. Stephen Martyr School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Catholic
2931 Pindell Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 635-7141
Map of Village School of Louisville
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
770 Eastern Parkway Louisville KY
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 936-5938
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40217, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Mother Of Sorrows School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
770 Eastern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-7814
Map of St. Rose School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
1016 E Burnett Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 634-1831

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 40217, KY?
The top ranked private schools in 40217, KY is St. Xavier High School.
How many private schools are located in 40217?
3 private schools are located in 40217.
What percentage of students in 40217 go to private school?
62% of all K-12 students in 40217 are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 40217?
67% of private schools in 40217 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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