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Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 6,211 students in Kentucky.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
15% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky include Kentucky Country Day School, St. Xavier High School, and The Lexington School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky (2026-27)

Francis Parker School of Louisville Photo
Francis Parker School of Louisville
Gr: NS-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 16
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
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Kentucky Country Day School Photo
Kentucky Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
(3)
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The Lexington School
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
(9)
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Louisville Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
(2)
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Meredith-dunn School
Gr: K-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3023 Melbourne Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 456-5819
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
Gr: K-3 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
4017 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-7583
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Map of St. Francis School, Goshen Campus
St. Francis School, Goshen Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
11000 W Highway 42
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 736-1037
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Map of St. Xavier High School
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
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Sayre School
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
(3)
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Walden School
Gr: K-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 29
4238 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893-0433
(16)
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Capital Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
120 Deepwood Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 227-7121
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The De Paul School Photo
The De Paul School
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
1925 Duker Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
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Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky include Kentucky Country Day School, St. Xavier High School, and The Lexington School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Kentucky?
13 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
15% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
6,211
Students
$23,055
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
8:1
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