Living Waters Christian School in Big Laurel, KY, offers coeducational programs for grades K–12 in a rural setting.
The school enrolls 17 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Affiliated with Christian education and a member of Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), the school follows a regular elementary and secondary program.
Living Waters Christian School serves families seeking a faith–based K–12 private school option in rural Kentucky.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Living Waters Christian School?
The application deadline for Living Waters Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Living Waters Christian School is Harlan County Christian School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Trinity School (12.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harlan County Christian School
(Christian)
6340 Hwy 522
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
4.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 70 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Alternative School
465 Grays Dr
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
13 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
23211 Hwy 421
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-6000
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-6000
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Powell Valley Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
21 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harlan County Christian School
(Christian)
6340 Hwy 522
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
4.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 70 students
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Alternative School
465 Grays Dr
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5993
13 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
25.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 275 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
31 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Acceptance rate listed
PO Box 1
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-2359
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-2359
32.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harlan County Christian School
(Christian)
6340 Hwy 522
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
Totz, KY 40870
(606) 574-1900
4.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 70 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23211 Hwy 421
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-6000
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-6000
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Powell Valley Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
21 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
25.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 275 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23211 Hwy 421
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-6000
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-6000
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Powell Valley Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
21 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
King's Christian Academy
(Baptist)
14 E. 11th Street, N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0004
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0004
25.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
31 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
993 Hwy 219
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
Wallins Creek, KY 40873
(606) 664-3444
8985.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12975 Hwy 421
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
8987.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
304 Surgener St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8714
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8714
8988.1 miles
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 110:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Vocational School
164 Ballpark Road
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-1506
8988.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
279 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-5029
8988.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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