Best Newport Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 792 students in Newport, KY.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Newport, KY include St. Therese School and St. Joseph Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary schools in Newport, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Newport Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Continuation School
(Catholic)
4011 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-2025
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
2516 Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0449
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Churchill Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1411 Saint Johns Lane
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-3829
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
840 Washington Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students

Overview

This Town (Newport)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
792 Students
56,619 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
4,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
71%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$8,769
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
103 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,301 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,810 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
570 Students
38,144 Students
% White Students
72%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
213 Students
10,980 Students
% of Others Students
27%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Newport, KY?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Newport, KY include St. Therese School and St. Joseph Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Newport?
4 private elementary schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Newport?
100% of private elementary schools in Newport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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