St. Cecilia Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 366 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,495
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Cecilia Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Cecilia Catholic School
Nursery	20
Pre-K	77
Kind	34
1	42
2	28
3	32
4	25
5	30
6	24
7	27
8	27

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Reading Support

Year Founded

1920

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Student Body

Total Students

366 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,495

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

20 different clubs are offered

School Notes

St Cecilia School's mission is to prepare students for life by providing an engaging, high-quality education, guided by the teachings of our Catholic faith, where students live out the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
St. Cecilia School has been providing this high-quality education to students in our community for 97 years.
Our students graduate and are not only prepared for the rigorous academics of high school, but also prepared in their faith and spiritual life as well.
We have a small, close knit community that supports all students and families.

School Motto: St. Cecilia School prepares students for life by providing an engaging, high-quality education, guided by the teachings of our Catholic Faith, where students live out the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

St Cecilia School's mission is to prepare students for life by providing an engaging, high-quality education, guided by the teachings of our Catholic faith, where students live out the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
St. Cecilia School has been providing this high-quality education to students in our community for 95 years.
Our students graduate and are not only prepared for the rigorous academics of high school, but also prepared in their faith and spiritual life as well.
We have a small, close knit community that supports all students and families.
We have test scores that are well above the National Average for all grades and have qualified to apply for the National Blue Ribbon!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Cecilia Catholic School cost?

St. Cecilia Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,495 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Cecilia Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Cecilia Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Cecilia Catholic School offer?

St. Cecilia Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Cecilia Catholic School's ranking?

St. Cecilia Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Cecilia Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Kenton County, KY is $8,113 for elementary schools and $8,685 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kenton County, KY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).