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Best Breathitt County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 167 students in Breathitt County, KY (there are , serving 1,516 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Breathitt County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Breathitt County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Oakdale Christian Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Methodist
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5123
(11)
Map of Riverside Christian Training School
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Christian
PO Box 1
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-2359
(1)
Mount Carmel School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Sports: 3
75 Mill Creek Lawson Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5008
(3)

Overview

Category
This State (KY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
167 Students
71,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
73%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,590
$10,325
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
23 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
14%
3%
# White Students
125 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 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
8 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Breathitt County, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Breathitt County, KY include Oakdale Christian Academy and Riverside Christian Training School.
How many private schools are located in Breathitt County?
3 private schools are located in Breathitt County.
What percentage of students in Breathitt County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Breathitt County?
100% of private schools in Breathitt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Methodist).

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