Best Kentucky Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools with special program emphasis serving 817 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Kentucky include Rsm Louisville Llc and Covington Latin School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
40% of private schools with special program emphasis in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 817

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 817

Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Covington Latin School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Map of Rsm Louisville Llc
Gr: PK-12 | 484 students
Specialized Curriculum
7703 Wictor Ct
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 472-2233
Map of Louisville Classical Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Douglass Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 228-7787
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Map of Main Street Christian Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
11093 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 474-3102
Map of Village School of Louisville
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
770 Eastern Parkway Louisville KY
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 936-5938

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Kentucky include Rsm Louisville Llc and Covington Latin School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Kentucky?
5 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
40% of private schools with special program emphasis in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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