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Shelbyville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 562 students in Shelbyville, KY, 8% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Shelbyville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Shelbyville, KY (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 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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Shelbyville, KY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
562
Students
$6,100
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelbyville)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
562 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
20%
13%
0.59
0.49
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
218 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
39%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
286 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
51%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
73%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,100
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,281
Admissions & Athletics
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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