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Best Kentucky Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 7,723 students in Kentucky. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kentucky.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky include St. Xavier High School, Sayre School, and Assumption High School.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
65% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky (2026)

Map of Assumption High School
Assumption High School
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
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Map of Community Christian Academy K-12
Community Christian Academy K-12
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
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Francis Parker School of Louisville Photo
Francis Parker School of Louisville
Gr: NS-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 16
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
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Mercy Academy Photo
Mercy Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
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Map of Meredith-dunn School
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
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Oneida Baptist Institute
Gr: K-12 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
(2)
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Map of Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
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The Piarist School Photo
The Piarist School
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
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Map of St. Francis School, Goshen Campus
St. Francis School, Goshen Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
11000 W Highway 42
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 736-1037
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students
Catholic
1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
(1)
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Map of St. Xavier High School
St. Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
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Sayre School Photo
Sayre School
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
194 N Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-1361
(3)
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Map of University Heights Academy
University Heights Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students
1300 Academy Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0254
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Christian Fellowship School Photo
Christian Fellowship School
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
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The De Paul School
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
1925 Duker Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6131
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Map of Independence At Rainbow
Independence At Rainbow
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-1100
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Map of Main Street Christian Education Center
Main Street Christian Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
11093 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 474-3102
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Map of Northside Baptist Christian School
Northside Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Baptist
711 N 12th St
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-0516
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Catholic
377 Highland Blvd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
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Map of St. Stephen Martyr School
St. Stephen Martyr School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Catholic
2931 Pindell Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 635-7141
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky include St. Xavier High School, Sayre School, and Assumption High School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Kentucky?
20 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Kentucky.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
65% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
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14%
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10:1
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