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Scott County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 325 students in Scott County, KY (there are 17 public schools, serving 9,873 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Scott County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Scott County (2026-27)

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Children's Montessori School Of Georgetown
Gr: NS-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
120 Pocahontas Trail
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4600
(1)
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First Umc
Gr: K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1280 Lexington Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0186
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The Montessori Experience
Gr: K | 37 students
Montessori School
502 Military Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-0100
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St. John School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
810 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-2607
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Scott County Private Schools (Closed)

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Providence Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
172 Southgate Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-9393
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
325 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
92%
73%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
211 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
65%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
98 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Scott County, KY?
4 private schools are located in Scott County, KY.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
50% of private schools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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