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Nelson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,384 students in Nelson County, KY (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,107 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
89% of private schools in Nelson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Nelson County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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St. Ann School Photo
St. Ann School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Catholic
7500 Howardstown Rd
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 286-3181
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Map of St. Gregory Elementary School
St. Gregory Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
350 Samuels Loop
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
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Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo
Bluegrass Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2580 Springfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
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Map of Nelson County Baptist School
Nelson County Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Baptist
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
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Map of Our Lady Of The Rosary
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
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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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Map of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center
St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
161 West Drive
Nazareth, KY 40048
(502) 348-1540
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Nelson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Unitas Honor Academy
Unitas Honor Academy
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students
Christian
112 S Elm Grove Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 264-7683
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,384 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
73%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,832
$8,564
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
16 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,043 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
279 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nelson County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Nelson County, KY include St. Joseph School, St. Gregory Elementary School, and Bethlehem High School/diocese.
How many private schools are located in Nelson County?
9 private schools are located in Nelson County.
How diverse are private schools in Nelson County?
Nelson County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Nelson County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Nelson County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nelson County?
89% of private schools in Nelson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Nelson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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