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Best Shelbyville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 562 students in Shelbyville, KY (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,144 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Shelbyville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private Schools in Shelbyville, KY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
First Baptist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1516 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4595
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Shelby Christian Presch & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2375 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-7846
Gr: PK-K | 79 students

Overview

This Town (Shelbyville)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
562 Students
71,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
5,913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
72%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,100
$10,387
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,456

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
218 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
39%
68%
# 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
286 Students
16,486 Students
% of Others Students
51%
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 Shelbyville, KY?
3 private schools are located in Shelbyville, KY.
What percentage of students in Shelbyville go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelbyville?
100% of private schools in Shelbyville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?

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