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Madison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 549 students in Madison County, KY (there are 25 public schools, serving 12,246 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Madison County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Madison County (2026-27)

Map of The Growing Place
The Growing Place
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
Methodist
401 West Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
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Map of The Learning Center At First Baptist
The Learning Center At First Baptist
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
425 Eastern Byp
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
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Map of St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
115 Parrish Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
549 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$8,569

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
183 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
33%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
351 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
64%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Madison County, KY?
3 private schools are located in Madison County, KY.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
75% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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