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Kentucky Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 285 religiously affiliated private schools serving 60,996 students in Kentucky (75% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $6,698, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (42% of schools), Christian (22% of schools) and Baptist (13% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 285
  • # Students Served: 60,996

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 285
  • # Students Served: 60,996

Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
2
55
-
Assembly of God
1
78
61%
Baptist
36
4,981
13%
Catholic
119
35,784
10%
Christian
64
13,168
12%
Church of Christ
1
377
3%
Church of God
2
68
50%
Disciples of Christ
4
428
17%
Episcopal
3
236
20%
Islamic
3
462
27%
Jewish
4
361
15%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3
448
25%
Mennonite
10
311
15%
Methodist
10
773
11%
Other
8
1,674
13%
Pentecostal
5
339
5%
Presbyterian
5
1,257
13%
Seventh Day Adventist
5
196
55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Kentucky include Academy For Individual Excellence, Assumption High School, and Bethabara Baptist Church.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Kentucky?
285 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $6,698, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $8,569.

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