For the 2026 school year, there are 241 private schools belonging to membership associations in Kentucky.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (36% of schools), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (18% of schools) and Other school association(s) (12% of schools).
Top-Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by Membership Association (2026)
Membership Association
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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