Private Schools in
Kentucky
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 115 | |
| Christian | 65 | |
| Nonsectarian | 33 | |
| Baptist | 24 | |
| Mennonite | 15 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 252 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 14 | |
| Montessori | 13 | |
| Special education | 7 | |
| Special program emphasis | 3 |
Private Schools in Kentucky
There are 289 private schools in Kentucky that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Academy of Louisville English Campus | PK–12th | Christian | 1,658 | White | 47% | 147 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Xavier High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,275 | White | 47% | 113 | 1864 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Trinity High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,192 | White | 44% | 91 | 1953 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Lexington Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 1,190 | White | 45% | 102 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Lexington Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 1,138 | White | 41% | 100 | 1989 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Assumption High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 874 | White | 51% | 72 | 1955 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Sacred Heart Academy | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 863 | White | 40% | 82 | 1877 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Kentucky Country Day School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 754 | White | 33% | 60 | 1972 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Pius X Elementary School | KG–8th | Roman Catholic | 731 | White | 13% | 39 | 1958 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Highlands Latin School | KG–12th | Christian | 729 | White | 37% | 49 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Lexington Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 724 | White | 38% | 67 | 1951 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Louisville Collegiate School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 712 | White | 38% | 76 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Holy Trinity Parish School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 700 | White | 54% | 42 | 1883 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Margaret Mary School | KG–8th | Roman Catholic | 674 | White | 53% | 34 | 1952 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Patrick School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 602 | White | 55% | 39 | 1993 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Albert the Great School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 595 | White | 45% | 35 | 1960 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Michael School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 575 | White | 56% | 35 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Gabriel School | KG–8th | Roman Catholic | 540 | White | 49% | 34 | 1956 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Notre Dame Academy | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 528 | White | 9% | 35 | 1906 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Sayre School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 525 | White | 32% | 64 | 1854 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The Lexington School | PK–8th | Nonsectarian | 508 | White | 34% | 66 | 1959 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Mercy Academy | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 508 | White | 49% | 42 | 1885 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Covington Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 503 | White | 10% | 41 | 1925 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Covington Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 502 | White | 45% | 41 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Whitefield Academy | PK–12th | Other | 500 | White | 52% | 48 | 1976 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Kentucky (180)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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