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Walton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 87 students in Walton, KY, 5% of all K-12 students in Walton, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Walton, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Walton Private Schools (2026-27)

Saint Joseph Academy Photo
Saint Joseph Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
48 Needmore St
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-6444
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Map of Walton Richwood KinderCare
Walton Richwood KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11247 Paddock Dr
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-8836
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Walton, KY Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
87
Students
-67.4% (-180 students) 10-yr
$5,535
Avg. Tuition
+42.2% (+$1,643) 10-yr
7
Avg. Class Size
-56.3% (-9 students) 10-yr
1%
Students of Color
-98.7% (-75.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-57.1% (-12.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Walton)
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
87 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202587206179
202487197172
202368193174
2022162210185
2021162204180
2020162192171
2019162204175
2018162202172
2017162214180
2016162209178
2015134182167
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% Students of Color
1%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%13%34%
20241%12%34%
20231%11%33%
20181%9%31%
201576%12%32%
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0.01
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.010.490.65
20240.010.480.65
20230.010.460.65
20220.050.450.64
20210.050.440.64
20200.050.450.64
20190.050.420.63
20180.050.420.63
20170.050.400.61
20160.050.390.61
20150.530.400.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20155%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
2,119 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
158 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
99%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202599%68%52%
202499%68%52%
202399%70%52%
202298%71%54%
202198%72%54%
202098%71%54%
201998%74%56%
201898%74%56%
201798%75%58%
201698%76%58%
201563%75%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20221%22%25%
20211%21%25%
20201%22%24%
20191%19%24%
20181%19%23%
20171%19%22%
20161%18%22%
201526%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201521:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202595%72%55%
202495%72%54%
202395%73%54%
202285%72%54%
202185%71%54%
202085%72%54%
201985%72%53%
201885%72%53%
201785%73%53%
201650%71%52%
201550%71%52%
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Average Class Size
7 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202571615
202471515
202371615
2022201615
2021201615
2020201515
2019201515
2018201615
2017201515
2016161515
2015161515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,535
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$5,535$10,410$15,012
2024$5,535$7,395$13,254
2023$4,975$7,255$12,626
2022$4,700$7,105$12,187
2021$4,700$7,072$11,800
2020$4,700$6,947$11,512
2019$4,700$6,838$11,293
2018$4,700$6,369$11,017
2017$5,000$6,394$10,708
2016$4,945$5,871$10,356
2015$3,892$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202515%28%34%
202415%28%34%
202315%28%34%
202215%28%33%
202115%28%33%
202015%27%32%
201915%27%31%
201815%26%30%
201715%27%30%
201615%27%29%
201515%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,227

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$1,000$4,456$7,073
2024$1,000$5,535$6,930
2023$1,000$5,570$6,469
2022$2,000$3,970$6,289
2021$2,000$3,935$6,055
2020$2,000$3,793$5,921
2019$2,000$5,083$5,795
2018$2,000$4,885$5,456
2017$2,000$5,091$5,319
2016$2,000$4,481$5,105
2015$2,000$4,806$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202598%85%81%
202498%93%85%
202398%93%85%
202298%93%85%
202198%92%85%
202098%93%85%
201998%92%85%
201898%92%85%
201798%92%85%
201698%91%85%
201598%92%85%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Walton, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Walton, KY is Saint Joseph Academy.
How many private schools are located in Walton?
2 private schools are located in Walton.
What percentage of students in Walton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Walton are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walton?
50% of private schools in Walton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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