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Best Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association serving 1,977 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Kentucky include St. Philip School, Trinity High School, and St. Aloysius Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Kentucky (2026)

Map of St. Aloysius Elementary School
St. Aloysius Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
(5)
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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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Trinity High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-boys (Catholic)
4011 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-9427
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Map of Ascenson
Ascenson
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
4600 Lynnbrook Drive
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 451-2535
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Kentucky include St. Philip School, Trinity High School, and St. Aloysius Elementary School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are located in Kentucky?
4 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are located in Kentucky.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
1,977
Students
$8,213
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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