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Largest Kentucky Private Elementary Schools

Name: Kentucky Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Kentucky has 217 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Kentucky is Christian Academy of Louisville, with 1,841 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# KY Schools Ranked: 261
Top 20 Range (Students): 543–1,841
KY School Avg.: 217
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# KY Schools Ranked: 261
Top 20 Range (Students): 543–1,841
KY School Avg.: 217
National School Avg.: 196

Kentucky Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Kentucky (KY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	217	▲ +11	▲ +5.3%
2024	192	206	▲ +4	▲ +2.0%
2023	193	202	▼ -23	▼ -10.2%
2022	205	225	▲ +5	▲ +2.3%
2021	201	220	▲ +16	▲ +7.8%
2020	188	204	▼ -5	▼ -2.4%
2019	193	209	▲ +3	▲ +1.5%
2018	190	206	▼ -16	▼ -7.2%
2017	199	222	▲ +5	▲ +2.3%
2016	196	217	▲ +30	▲ +16.0%
2015	183	187	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Kentucky (students range: 543–1,841, avg 217)

School Size Range: 451 1,841 Avg. School Size: 673

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private elementary schools student size?

The Kentucky average private elementary schools student size is 217 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Kentucky?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Kentucky include Christian Academy of Louisville, Lexington Christian Academy and Lexington Christian Academy.

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