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Best Kentucky Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 55 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 16,055 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky include St. Cecilia Catholic School, Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School, and Holy Trinity Parish School.
The average tuition cost is $7,652, which is lower than the Kentucky private preschool average tuition cost of $11,082.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55

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

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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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 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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
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Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
(3)
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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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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: NS-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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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
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. Henry Catholic School
St. Henry Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
3825 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
(1)
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St. James Catholic School Photo
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
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Saint Joseph Academy Photo
Saint Joseph Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
48 Needmore St
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-6444
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Map of St. Joseph Continuation School
St. Joseph Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Catholic
4011 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2025
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Map of St. Joseph Interparochial School
St. Joseph Interparochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
416 Church Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1235
(26)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky include St. Cecilia Catholic School, Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School, and Holy Trinity Parish School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Kentucky?
55 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Kentucky.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $7,652, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $11,082.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
55
Private Schools
16,055
Students
$7,652
Avg. Tuition
10%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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