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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 14 public schools, serving 6,157 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Shelbyville, KY is Cornerstone Christian Academy.
100% of private schools in Shelbyville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Shelbyville Private Schools (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
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
5,933 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
$10,221
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,474

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
16,651 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

What are the top-ranked private schools in Shelbyville, KY?
The top-ranked private schools in Shelbyville, KY is Cornerstone Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Shelbyville?
3 private schools are located in Shelbyville.
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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