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Nicholasville Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 232 students in Nicholasville, KY, 3% of all K-12 students in Nicholasville, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Nicholasville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Nicholasville, KY (2026-27)

Map of Clays Mill Christian Academy
Clays Mill Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Baptist
165 Nehemiah Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 313-5285
(1)
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Map of Creative Montessori School
Creative Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3220 Lexington Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8806
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Map of Tabernacle Christian Academy
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Baptist
2420 Lexington Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-1091
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Nicholasville, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sharon School For Ad-hd & Ld
Sharon School For Ad-hd & Ld
Gr: 4-10 | 12 students
Special Education School
200 Oak Tree Ln
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 509-6892
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Nicholasville, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
232
Students
+139.2% (+135 students) 10-yr
$3,300
Avg. Tuition
-8.3% (-$300) 10-yr
24
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
+13.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Nicholasville)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
232 Students
71,907 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202577206179
202477197172
202357193174
202243210185
202132204180
202032192171
201932204175
201832202172
201732214180
201632209178
201532182167
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% Students of Color
17%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202517%13%34%
202417%12%34%
202317%11%33%
202216%11%33%
202115%11%32%
202015%10%32%
201915%9%31%
201815%9%31%
201715%15%32%
201615%14%32%
201515%12%32%
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0.57
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.570.490.65
20240.570.480.65
20230.470.460.65
20220.550.450.64
20210.530.440.64
20200.530.450.64
20190.530.420.63
20180.530.420.63
20170.530.400.61
20160.530.390.61
20150.530.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20259%3%9%
20249%3%9%
202311%2%9%
20227%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20206%2%9%
20196%2%8%
20186%2%8%
20176%2%8%
20166%2%8%
20156%1%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
127 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
55%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202555%68%52%
202455%68%52%
202370%70%52%
202256%71%54%
202161%72%54%
202061%71%54%
201961%74%56%
201861%74%56%
201761%75%58%
201661%76%58%
201561%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
82 Students
16,673 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202535%24%26%
202435%24%26%
202317%22%25%
202236%22%25%
202132%21%25%
202032%22%24%
201932%19%24%
201832%19%23%
201732%19%22%
201632%18%22%
201532%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202550%72%55%
202450%72%54%
202369%73%54%
202250%72%54%
202150%71%54%
202050%72%54%
201950%72%53%
201850%72%53%
201750%73%53%
201650%71%52%
201550%71%52%
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Average Class Size
24 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025241615
2024241515
2023211615
2022241615
2021241615
2020241515
2019241515
2018241615
2017241515
2016241515
2015241515
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025222626
2024222526
2023222526
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,300
$8,513

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholasville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$3,300$10,410$15,012
2024$3,300$7,395$13,254
2023$3,075$7,255$12,626
2022$3,600$7,105$12,187
2021$3,600$7,072$11,800
2020$3,600$6,947$11,512
2019$3,600$6,838$11,293
2018$3,600$6,369$11,017
2017$3,600$6,394$10,708
2016$3,600$5,871$10,356
2015$3,600$5,993$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Nicholasville, KY?
3 private schools are located in Nicholasville, KY.
What percentage of students in Nicholasville go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Nicholasville are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nicholasville?
67% of private schools in Nicholasville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Nicholasville are often viewed compared to one another?

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