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Kentucky Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Kentucky Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Kentucky is $8,401 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Faith Baptist Academy, with a tuition of $1,500.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# KY Schools Ranked: 80
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,500–$4,400
KY School Avg.: $8,401
National School Avg.: $9,646

Quick Facts (26-27)

# KY Schools Ranked: 80
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,500–$4,400
KY School Avg.: $8,401
National School Avg.: $9,646

Kentucky Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +18.6% (+$1,776 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Kentucky (KY) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$11,323	▲ +$305	▲ +2.8%
2024	$12,643	$11,018	▲ +$255	▲ +2.4%
2023	$12,143	$10,763	▲ +$165	▲ +1.6%
2022	$11,665	$10,598	▲ +$418	▲ +4.1%
2021	$11,446	$10,180	▲ +$106	▲ +1.1%
2020	$11,205	$10,074	▲ +$90	▲ +0.9%
2019	$11,020	$9,984	▲ +$71	▲ +0.7%
2018	$10,760	$9,913	▲ +$70	▲ +0.7%
2017	$10,507	$9,843	▲ +$296	▲ +3.1%
2016	$10,136	$9,547	▲ +$311	▲ +3.4%
2015	$9,809	$9,236	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,500–$4,400, avg $8,401)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,500 $5,535 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,869

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private preschools tuition?

The Kentucky average private preschools tuition is $8,569 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Kentucky?

The top ranked private preschools in Kentucky include Faith Baptist Academy, Valley Christian Academy and Saline Christian Academy.

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