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Owensboro Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,709 students in Owensboro, KY, 10% of all K-12 students in Owensboro, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Owensboro, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Owensboro Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
Gr: K-3 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
4017 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-7583
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Map of Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Middle School
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students
Catholic
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
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Map of Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
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Map of Maximilian Montessori Academy
Maximilian Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
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Map of Owensboro Catholic Continuation School 4-6 Campus
Owensboro Catholic Continuation School 4-6 Campus
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students
Catholic
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
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Owensboro, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Angels Elementary School
Holy Angels Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 144 students
Catholic
5712 Ky Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 771-4773
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Map of Majesty Academy
Majesty Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students
Christian
2600 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 926-9014
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Owensboro, KY Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,709
Students
$7,130
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Owensboro)
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
1,709 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
14%
13%
0.40
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
12 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,290 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
306 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
109 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,130
$8,569
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Owensboro, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Owensboro, KY include Owensboro Catholic High School, Owensboro Catholic Middle School, and Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3.
How many private schools are located in Owensboro?
6 private schools are located in Owensboro.
How diverse are private schools in Owensboro?
Owensboro private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Owensboro go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Owensboro are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Owensboro?
100% of private schools in Owensboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Owensboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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