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Newport Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,175 students in Newport, KY, 32% of all K-12 students in Newport, KY are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
71% of private schools in Newport, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,175
  • Average Tuition: $4,500
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 2%
  • View Newport, KY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,175
  • Average Tuition: $4,500
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 2%
  • View Newport, KY School Trends

Top Ranked Newport Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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. Therese School
St. Therese School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2516 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
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Map of Churchill Academy
Churchill Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1411 Saint Johns Lane
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-3829
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students
Catholic
840 Washington Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
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Map of Trent Montessori Preschool
Trent Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Montessori School
305 Park Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 491-3223
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Map of Walnut Hills Academy
Walnut Hills Academy
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
5696 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-5200
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Newport, KY Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,175
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newport)
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
1,175 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
2%
13%
0.44
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
808 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
69%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
350 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
73%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newport, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Newport, KY include Newport Central Catholic High School, St. Joseph Continuation School, and St. Therese School.
How many private schools are located in Newport?
7 private schools are located in Newport.
How diverse are private schools in Newport?
Newport private schools are approximately 2% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Newport go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newport?
71% of private schools in Newport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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