Kentucky Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 special education private schools serving 1,172 students in Kentucky.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
13% of special education private schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked special education private schools in Kentucky include Stewart Home & School and Meredith-dunn School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,172

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,172

Top Ranked Kentucky Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Meredith-dunn School
Gr: K-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3023 Melbourne Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 456-5819
Map of Stewart Home & School
Gr: Inquire with school | 345 students
Special Education School
4200 Lawrenceburg Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 783-2311
(2)
The De Paul School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
1925 Duker Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
Map of Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
901 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-1822
Map of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Special Education School
115 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
(2)
Map of Kore Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Map of Pitt Academy
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School (Catholic)
7515 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 966-6979
(5)
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville Photo
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
(4)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked special education private schools in Kentucky include Stewart Home & School and Meredith-dunn School.
How many special education private schools are located in Kentucky?
8 special education private schools are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are special education private schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
13% of special education private schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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