Forest Hill Military Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KY School
School Type: Military School
Grades: 6-12
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Forest Hill Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

School Type

Military School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Year Founded

2011

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

10 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Military Uniform and Casual Alternatives

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on whether the student is boarding or a day student. Discounts for the children of Purple Heart Veterans, graduates of Millersburg Military Institute and currently enrolled U.S. Army Cadets

% on Financial Aid

70%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,500

Admissions Director

1LT Joseph M. Land, Jr., USAC

Admissions Associate

Mr. Shawn McCall

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

ClimbingCross Country

DivingDrill Team

FootballGolf

MountaineeringRiflery

Rock ClimbingSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

WeightliftingWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Boy ScoutsCadet Color Guard

Cadet Military Police PlatoonCadet Ranger Platoon

Community Service

School Notes

Forest Hill Military Academy is a failed institution which is no longer operating.

Forest Hill Military Academy is a failed institution which is no longer operating.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Forest Hill Military Academy cost?

Forest Hill Military Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What schools are Forest Hill Military Academy often compared to?

Forest Hill Military Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Lexington School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Forest Hill Military Academy offer?

Forest Hill Military Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Mountaineering, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Forest Hill Military Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for most sports offered.

What is Forest Hill Military Academy's ranking?

Forest Hill Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Most sports offered and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Forest Hill Military Academy?

The application deadline for Forest Hill Military Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/15/2021

The facility has been extensively remodeled. It is now used for both businesses and social functions and weddings. Really nice facility. It is now known as "Mustard Seed Hill".

- Posted by Student/Alumni - AdamKY

5 12/19/2014

December 5, 2014: Forest Hill Military Academy in Millersburg will temporarily close its main school functions at the end of December due to low enrollment. The school plans to reopen again in August of 2015 and will be renamed Millersburg Military Institute.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - lexky

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,882 for elementary schools and $9,314 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).