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Rowan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 304 students in Rowan County, KY (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,411 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Rowan County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Rowan County (2026-27)

Map of Farmers Christian Academy
Farmers Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 71 students
Christian
600 Whispering Oaks
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-1281
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Map of Lakeside Christian Academy
Lakeside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
2535 Us Highway 60 W
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-2751
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Map of Morehead Montessori
Morehead Montessori
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Montessori School
Po Box 908
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-0155
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
304 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
230 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
70 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
23%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rowan County, KY?
3 private schools are located in Rowan County, KY.
What percentage of students in Rowan County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Rowan County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rowan County?
67% of private schools in Rowan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Rowan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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