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Shelbyville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 562 students in Shelbyville, KY, 8% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, KY are educated in private schools versus (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Shelbyville, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Shelbyville, KY (2026-27)

Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
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Map of First Baptist Church Preschool
First Baptist Church Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1516 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4595
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Map of Shelby Christian Presch & Kindergarten
Shelby Christian Presch & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2375 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-7846
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Shelbyville, KY ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
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562
Students
+21.9% (+101 students) 10-yr
$6,100
Avg. Tuition
+29.8% (+$1,400) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+28.6% (+4 students) 10-yr
20%
Students of Color
+566.7% (+17.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-30.8% (-8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelbyville)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
562 Students
71,944 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025187206179
2024187197172
2023188193174
2022188210185
2021159204180
2020159192171
2019159204175
2018159202172
2017159214180
2016154209178
2015154182167
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% Students of Color
20%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202520%13%34%
202420%12%34%
20238%11%33%
202210%11%33%
20218%11%32%
20208%10%32%
20198%9%31%
20188%9%31%
20175%15%32%
20163%14%32%
20153%12%32%
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0.59
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20250.590.490.65
20240.590.480.65
20230.450.460.65
20220.450.450.64
20210.490.440.64
20200.490.450.64
20190.490.420.63
20180.490.420.63
20170.490.400.61
20160.500.390.61
20150.500.400.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
218 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
39%
68%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202539%68%52%
202439%68%52%
202329%70%52%
202229%71%54%
202134%72%54%
202034%71%54%
201934%74%56%
201834%74%56%
201734%75%58%
201636%76%58%
201536%75%58%
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# 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
286 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
51%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202551%24%26%
202451%24%26%
202368%22%25%
202268%22%25%
202163%21%25%
202063%22%24%
201963%19%24%
201863%19%23%
201763%19%22%
201661%18%22%
201561%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202321:112:111:1
202221:112:111:1
202126:113:111:1
202026:113:112:1
201926:112:112:1
201826:112:112:1
201726:113:112:1
201626:113:112:1
201526:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202535%72%55%
202435%72%54%
202335%73%54%
202235%72%54%
202125%71%54%
202025%72%54%
201925%72%53%
201825%72%53%
201725%73%53%
201625%71%52%
201525%71%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025181615
2024181515
2023181615
2022181615
2021141615
2020141515
2019141515
2018141615
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025131313
2024131212
2023131211
2022131211
2021131211
2020131111
2019131111
2018131111
2017131110
201661210
201561010
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025252626
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021232526
2020232525
2019232525
2018232525
2017232525
2016232525
2015232425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,100
$10,325

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$6,100$10,410$15,012
2024$6,100$7,395$13,254
2023$5,700$7,255$12,626
2022$5,700$7,105$12,187
2021$5,000$7,072$11,800
2020$5,000$6,947$11,512
2019$5,000$6,838$11,293
2018$5,000$6,369$11,017
2017$5,000$6,394$10,708
2016$4,700$5,871$10,356
2015$4,700$5,993$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
202512%28%34%
202412%28%34%
202310%28%34%
202210%28%33%
202110%28%33%
202010%27%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%26%30%
201710%27%30%
201610%27%29%
201510%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,227

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelbyville, KY AvgKentucky (KY)National
2025$1,000$4,456$7,073
2024$1,000$5,535$6,930
2023$1,000$5,570$6,469
2022$1,000$3,970$6,289
2021$1,000$3,935$6,055
2020$1,000$3,793$5,921
2019$1,000$5,083$5,795
2018$1,000$4,885$5,456
2017$1,000$5,091$5,319
2016$1,000$4,481$5,105
2015$1,000$4,806$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
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 Shelbyville, KY?
3 private schools are located in Shelbyville, KY.
What percentage of students in Shelbyville go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelbyville?
100% of private schools in Shelbyville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?

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