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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 646 students in Shelby County, KY (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,964 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Shelby County (2026-27)

Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
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Map of Corpus Christi Classical Academy
Corpus Christi Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
105 Main Street
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8090
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Map of First Baptist Church Preschool
First Baptist Church Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1516 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4595
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Map of Shelby Christian Presch & Kindergarten
Shelby Christian Presch & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2375 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-7846
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
646 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
73%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,100
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,281

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
274 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
42%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
295 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
46%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Shelby County, KY?
4 private schools are located in Shelby County, KY.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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