For the 2026 school year, there are 286 religiously affiliated private schools serving 60,827 students in Kentucky (75% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,103, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $10,284.
Top-Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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