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Best Shelby County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 646 students in Shelby County, KY (there are , serving 6,964 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

草榴社区 Schools in Shelby County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Classical Academy
(Catholic)
105 Main Street
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8090
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
First Baptist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1516 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4595
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Shelby Christian Presch & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2375 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-7846
Gr: PK-K | 79 students

Overview

This County (Shelby County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
646 Students
71,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
5,913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
72%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,100
$10,387
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,456

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
274 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
42%
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
295 Students
16,486 Students
% of Others Students
46%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Shelby County, KY?
4 private schools are located in Shelby County, KY.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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