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Whitefield Academy Photo - WHITEFIELD ACADEMY is a private, Christian, co-educational school founded in 1976. The school, located in Louisville, KY is a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Whitefield is accredited by the ACSI, SACS and is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission. Whitefield is ranked among the top 50 Best Christian High Schools in America"
Whitefield Academy

Best 40228 Kentucky Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,812 students in 40228, KY (there are 3 public schools, serving 3,035 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in 40228, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 40228, KY include Whitefield Academy and Mercy Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in 40228, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked 40228 Kentucky Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mercy Academy
Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.
All-girls (Catholic)
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - WHITEFIELD ACADEMY is a private, Christian, co-educational school founded in 1976. The school, located in Louisville, KY is a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Whitefield is accredited by the ACSI, SACS and is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission. Whitefield is ranked among the top 50 Best Christian High Schools in America"
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernard Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
7500 Tangelo Dr
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 239-5178
Gr: K-8 | 301 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7808 Beulah Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 239-6699
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 40228, KY?
The top-ranked private schools in 40228, KY include Whitefield Academy and Mercy Academy.
How many private schools are located in 40228?
4 private schools are located in 40228.
What percentage of students in 40228 go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in 40228 are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 40228?
100% of private schools in 40228 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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