For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 290 students in Whitesville, KY (there are 1 public school, serving 363 public students). 44% of all K-12 students in Whitesville, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Whitesville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Whitesville, KY (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Of The Woods School
(Catholic)
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Overview
This Town (Whitesville)
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
290 Students
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
5,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
207 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
71%
68%
# 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
73 Students
16,651 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Whitesville, KY?
1 private schools are located in Whitesville, KY.
What percentage of students in Whitesville go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Whitesville are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whitesville?
100% of private schools in Whitesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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