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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 9,369 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky include Mercy Academy, Sacred Heart Academy, and Trinity High School.
The average tuition cost is $10,796, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average tuition cost of $9,314.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private High 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
Avg. class size: 19 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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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
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
425 Kenwood Dr
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-6519
(1)
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Map of Holy Cross District High School
Holy Cross District High School
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
3617 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 431-1335
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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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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: 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 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 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 St. Henry District High School
St. Henry District High School
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
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Map of St. Mary School System
St. Mary School System
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
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St. Patrick School Photo
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
318 Limestone St
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-5949
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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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Trinity High School Photo
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 Bishop Brossart High School
Bishop Brossart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Map of Holy Cross High School/diocese
Holy Cross High School/diocese
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students
Catholic
5144 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-4363
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
932 Winchester Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(160) 632-4704
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky include Mercy Academy, Sacred Heart Academy, and Trinity High School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Kentucky?
20 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Kentucky.
How much do private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $10,796, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $9,314.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
20
Private Schools
9,369
Students
$10,796
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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