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Paducah Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,062 students in Paducah, KY, 11% of all K-12 students in Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Paducah Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian Academy K-12
Community Christian Academy K-12
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Catholic
377 Highland Blvd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
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Map of St. Mary School System
St. Mary School System
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
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Paducah, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John Elementary School
St. John Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students
Catholic
7450 Saint Johns Drive
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 554-8826
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Paducah, KY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,062
Students
$6,790
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paducah)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
1,062 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
12%
13%
0.48
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
34 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
731 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
69%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
236 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
86 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,790
$8,569
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Paducah, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Paducah, KY include St. Mary Elementary School, Community Christian Academy K-12, and St. Mary School System.
How many private schools are located in Paducah?
3 private schools are located in Paducah.
What percentage of students in Paducah go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Paducah are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paducah?
100% of private schools in Paducah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Paducah are often viewed compared to one another?

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