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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 4,694 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, Sayre School, and Francis Parker School of Louisville.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
13% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private High 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
Gr: PK-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
(3)
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Louisville Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
(2)
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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 Photo
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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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 high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, Sayre School, and Francis Parker School of Louisville.
How many private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Kentucky?
8 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
13% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
4,694
Students
$25,632
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
8:1
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