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Melbourne Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 102 students in Melbourne, KY.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Melbourne, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Melbourne Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Philip School Photo
St. Philip School
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1400 Mary Ingles Highway
Melbourne, KY 41059
(859) 441-3423
(22)
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Map of St. Joseph Camp Springs Pre-K
St. Joseph Camp Springs Pre-K
Gr: PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
6829 Four Mile Rd
Melbourne, KY 41059
(859) 409-9185
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Melbourne, KY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
102
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melbourne)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
102 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
4%
13%
0.00
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
115 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
100%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
0%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
73%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,281
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Melbourne, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Melbourne, KY is St. Philip School.
How many private schools are located in Melbourne?
2 private schools are located in Melbourne.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melbourne?
100% of private schools in Melbourne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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