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Union County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 238 students in Union County, KY (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,058 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Union County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Union County (2026-27)

Map of John Paul II Catholic School
John Paul II Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
320 S Church St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1898
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Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
238 Students
71,938 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
186 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
78%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Union County, KY?
1 private schools are located in Union County, KY.
What percentage of students in Union County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
100% of private schools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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