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Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 92 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 29,729 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky include Covington Latin School, Assumption High School, and Sacred Heart Academy.
The average tuition cost is $7,306, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 92

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 92

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky (2026-27)

Map of Assumption High School
Assumption High School
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
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Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
Bethlehem High School/diocese
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
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Map of Christ The King School
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
(3)
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Covington Latin School Photo
Covington Latin School
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
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Map of De Sales High School
De Sales High School
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
(1)
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Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
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Map of Holy Cross District High School
Holy Cross District High School
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students
Catholic
3617 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 431-1335
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Map of Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 166 students
Catholic
3615 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 581-6599
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Map of Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Catholic
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
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Map of Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Catholic
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
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Map of Holy Trinity Parish School
Holy Trinity Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Catholic
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
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Map of Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
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Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
(3)
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Map of Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
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Mercy Academy Photo
Mercy Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
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Map of Newport Central Catholic High School
Newport Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
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Notre Dame Academy Photo
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
1927 Lewiston Dr
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3155
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Notre Dame Academy Photo
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
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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 Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Middle School
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students
Catholic
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
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Map of Presentation Academy
Presentation Academy
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-girls (Catholic)
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
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Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
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Map of Sacred Heart Model School
Sacred Heart Model School
Gr: K-8 | 390 students
Catholic
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
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St. Agatha Academy Photo
St. Agatha Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
244 S Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6484
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Map of St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Catholic
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
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St. Albert The Great School Photo
St. Albert The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
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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. Augustine School Photo
St. Augustine School
Gr: K-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1840 Jefferson Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 261-5564
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Map of St. Catherine Academy
St. Catherine Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
413 N 1st St
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 549-3680
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St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
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St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
107 N Walnut Street Bldg B
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2731
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St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
1938 Alfresco Pl
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-3088
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Map of St. Gabriel School
St. Gabriel School
Gr: K-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
5503 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 239-5535
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky include Covington Latin School, Assumption High School, and Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Kentucky?
92 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $7,306, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
92
Private Schools
29,729
Students
$7,306
Avg. Tuition
10%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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