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Richmond Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 549 students in Richmond, KY, 7% of all K-12 students in Richmond, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Richmond, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Richmond, KY (2026-27)

Map of The Growing Place
The Growing Place
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students
Methodist
401 West Main Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-8299
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Map of Lafontaine Preparatory School
Lafontaine Preparatory School
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
993 Four Mile Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 353-8202
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Map of The Learning Center At First Baptist
The Learning Center At First Baptist
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
425 Eastern Byp
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4028
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Map of St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
115 Parrish Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-2989
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Richmond, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
549
Students
+306.7% (+414 students) 10-yr
$3,500
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+60.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Richmond)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
549 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025137206179
2024137197172
2023107193174
202299210185
202199204180
202099192171
201995204175
201895202172
201779214180
201679209178
201568182167
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% Students of Color
8%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20258%13%34%
20248%12%34%
202314%11%33%
202210%11%33%
202110%11%32%
202010%10%32%
201910%9%31%
201810%9%31%
20177%15%32%
20167%14%32%
20156%12%32%
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0.48
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.480.490.65
20240.480.480.65
20230.330.460.65
20220.330.450.64
20210.330.440.64
20200.330.450.64
20190.410.420.63
20180.410.420.63
20170.130.400.61
20160.130.390.61
20150.180.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20174%2%4%
20164%2%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20221%2%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
183 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
33%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202533%68%52%
202433%68%52%
202317%70%52%
202218%71%54%
202118%72%54%
202018%71%54%
201924%74%56%
201824%74%56%
201793%75%58%
201693%76%58%
201590%75%58%
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# 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
351 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
64%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202564%24%26%
202464%24%26%
202380%22%25%
202280%22%25%
202180%21%25%
202080%22%24%
201973%19%24%
201873%19%23%
20154%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201936:112:112:1
201836:112:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025101615
2024101515
2023101615
2022101615
2021101615
2020101515
2019101515
2018101615
2017101515
2016101515
2015101515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$10,325
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Richmond, KY?
4 private schools are located in Richmond, KY.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
75% of private schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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