For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 70 students in Pike County, KY (there are 24 public schools, serving 8,896 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Pike County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Pike County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
630 Adams Road
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-9565
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-9565
Gr: PK-10 | 56 students
Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
4908 Longfork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-9101
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-9101
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Pike County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
147 Bryan St
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6117
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6117
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students
Overview
This County (Pike County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
70 Students
71,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
5,913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
6 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,650
$10,387
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
53 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# 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
13 Students
16,486 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Pike County, KY?
2 private schools are located in Pike County, KY.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pike County?
100% of private schools in Pike County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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