Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 1,163 students in Kentucky.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
83% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky include Emma L Minnis Junior Academy, Covington Catholic High School, and St. Joseph Interparochial School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky (2026-27)

Covington Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Map of Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Louisville Adventist Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
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Map of 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)
Appalachian Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
168 SDA School Road
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-5427
Community Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students
Montessori School
725 Stone Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
(8)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky include Emma L Minnis Junior Academy, Covington Catholic High School, and St. Joseph Interparochial School.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Kentucky?
6 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
83% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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