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Nelson County Baptist School

55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004

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Nelson County Baptist School in Bardstown, KY serves 74 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.

Founded in 1982, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 12 teachers.

The school follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and maintains a Baptist religious affiliation.

The student body includes approximately 4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

Nelson County Baptist School is positioned in the local private school landscape alongside similar K–12 options such as Bluegrass Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1982

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Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A Place to Belong

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,797 for elementary schools and $9,206 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).