For the 2026 school year, there are 8 special education private schools serving 1,172 students in Kentucky.
The top-ranked special education private schools in Kentucky include Meredith-dunn School and Stewart Home & School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
13% of special education private schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Kentucky Special Education Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Meredith-dunn School
Special Education School
3023 Melbourne Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 456-5819
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 456-5819
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4200 Lawrenceburg Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 783-2311
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 783-2311
Gr: Inquire with school | 345 students
The De Paul School ![The De Paul School Photo - Located in the heart of the historic Highlands neighborhood, The de Paul School serves students from 40+ zip codes in the greater Louisville, Kentucky region]( "The De Paul School Photo - Located in the heart of the historic Highlands neighborhood, The de Paul School serves students from 40+ zip codes in the greater Louisville, Kentucky region")
Special Education School
1925 Duker Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Friends School
Special Education School
901 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-1822
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-1822
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
115 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Kore Academy
Special Education School
4300 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 971-7129
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
7515 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 966-6979
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 966-6979
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education private schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked special education private schools in Kentucky include Meredith-dunn School and Stewart Home & 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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