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Best Shelby County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Shelby County (2026)

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
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearShelby County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
646 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025162206179
2024162197172
2023162193174
2022157210185
2021135204180
2020135192171
2019128204175
2018128202172
2017130214180
2016126209178
2015126182167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202521%13%34%
202421%12%34%
202312%11%33%
202213%11%33%
202112%11%32%
202012%10%32%
201912%9%31%
201812%9%31%
20176%15%32%
20164%14%32%
20154%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201920:112:112:1
201820:112:112:1
201718:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202535%72%55%
202435%72%54%
202335%73%54%
202235%72%54%
202125%71%54%
202025%72%54%
201925%72%53%
201825%72%53%
201725%73%53%
201625%71%52%
201525%71%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024181515
2023181615
2022181615
2021141615
2020141515
2019141515
2018141615
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025131313
2024131212
2023131211
2022131211
2021131211
2020131111
2019131111
2018131111
2017131110
201661210
201561010
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025252626
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021232526
2020232525
2019232525
2018232525
2017232525
2016232525
2015232425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,100
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$6,100$10,410$15,012
2024$6,100$7,395$13,254
2023$5,700$7,255$12,626
2022$5,700$7,105$12,187
2021$5,000$7,072$11,800
2020$5,000$6,947$11,512
2019$5,000$6,838$11,293
2018$5,000$6,369$11,017
2017$5,000$6,394$10,708
2016$4,700$5,871$10,356
2015$4,700$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202512%28%34%
202412%28%34%
202310%28%34%
202210%28%33%
202110%28%33%
202010%27%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%26%30%
201710%27%30%
201610%27%29%
201510%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,227

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$4,456$7,073
2024$1,000$5,535$6,930
2023$1,000$5,570$6,469
2022$1,000$3,970$6,289
2021$1,000$3,935$6,055
2020$1,000$3,793$5,921
2019$1,000$5,083$5,795
2018$1,000$4,885$5,456
2017$1,000$5,091$5,319
2016$1,000$4,481$5,105
2015$1,000$4,806$5,030
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20250.610.490.65
20240.610.480.65
20230.510.460.65
20220.510.450.64
20210.540.440.64
20200.540.450.64
20190.520.420.63
20180.520.420.63
20170.510.400.61
20160.510.390.61
20150.510.400.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20256%3%9%
20246%3%9%
20233%2%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
274 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
42%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202542%68%52%
202442%68%52%
202334%70%52%
202233%71%54%
202139%72%54%
202039%71%54%
201935%74%56%
201835%74%56%
201738%75%58%
201639%76%58%
201539%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
295 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
46%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageKentucky (KY) AverageNational Average
202546%24%26%
202446%24%26%
202361%22%25%
202262%22%25%
202156%21%25%
202056%22%24%
201960%19%24%
201860%19%23%
201759%19%22%
201658%18%22%
201558%19%21%
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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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