For the 2026 school year, there are 379 private schools serving 71,732 students in Kentucky (there are , serving 656,857 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,845 for elementary schools and $9,293 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Sayre School, Highlands Latin School, and Louisville Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 13% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
379 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
71,732 Students
5,704,939 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5,928 Teachers
508,217 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1313
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,284
$14,875
Average Summer Program Cost
$857
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,456
$7,124
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$33.64 million
$61.66 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
114 Students
29,893 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,489 Students
265,103 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,874 Students
507,446 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
2,122 Students
416,735 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
46,845 Students
2,933,948 Students
% White Students
68%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
147 Students
22,226 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16,473 Students
1,473,411 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Kentucky 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Highview (4 schools), Crescent Hill (3 schools), Klondike (3 schools), Pleasure Ridge Park (3 schools), Garden Springs (2 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Sayre School, Highlands Latin School, and Louisville Collegiate School.
How many private schools are located in Kentucky?
There are 379 private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,845 for elementary schools and $9,293 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kentucky?
Approximately 13% of students in Kentucky private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
Which private schools in Kentucky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kentucky include: Mt. Sterling Christian School vs. Christian Traditional School, Oneida Baptist Institute vs. Oakdale Christian Academy, London Christian Academy vs. Cornerstone Christian School
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