For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 43 students in Simpson County, KY (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,048 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Simpson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Simpson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1008 W Cedar St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8635
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8635
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Simpson County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Mennonite School (Closed 2015)
(Mennonite)
102 Mennonite Church Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 889-4965
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 889-4965
Gr: K-9 | 25 students
Overview
This County (Simpson County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
43 Students
71,909 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
5,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
73%
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,500
$10,291
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
2,119 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
26 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
61%
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
16 Students
16,701 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Simpson County, KY?
1 private schools are located in Simpson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Simpson County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Simpson County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Simpson County?
100% of private schools in Simpson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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