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Prospect Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 762 students in Prospect, KY, 38% of all K-12 students in Prospect, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Prospect, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Prospect Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Academy
St. Mary Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students
Catholic
11311 Saint Mary Ln
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 315-2555
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Map of The Vanguard Academy
The Vanguard Academy
Gr: PK-K | 214 students
Daycare / Preschool
9306 Dayflower St
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 326-8996
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Prospect, KY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
762
Students
12%
Students of Color
30:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Prospect)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
762 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
12%
13%
0.55
0.49
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
416 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
55%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
304 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
40%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Prospect, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Prospect, KY is St. Mary Academy.
How many private schools are located in Prospect?
2 private schools are located in Prospect.
What percentage of students in Prospect go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in Prospect are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Prospect?
50% of private schools in Prospect are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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