Mt. Carmel School was founded in 1925 by Dr. Lela G. McConnell. We`ve been educating, mentoring, and equipping young people to be light in this dark world for a long time.
What transpired on this Eastern Kentucky mountaintop in the 1920s with a handful of college students has grown into a world-wide ministry.
The Kentucky Mountain Holiness Association, which grew from Mount Carmel School and its institutions and ministries, has touched every part of the earth.
A continuous line of young people have come and continue to come to Mount Carmel School from around the world to study.
Many have found Christ here and have begun their preparation to serve a needy world.
Most further their education in some of America`s best colleges, and many return to their country to be life-changers.
There is not a continent untouched by an alumnus of Mount Carmel School. In a day when Christianity and the message of Christ are being challenged as never before in the modern era, Mount Carmel School is more important, more needed than ever before.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,590
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1925
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Boys are required to wear long pants. Girls are required to wear skirts or dresses. All student wear polo shirts to classes.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- MT. CARMEL SCHOOL is a Christian K-12 school in Eastern Kentucky. We are a combination day school and boarding school. Our typical student enrollment for grades 7-12 is approximately fifty-five students. We are authorized by the government to enroll international students on an F-1 student VISA. Our students come from Eastern Kentucky, other states within the United States, and around the world. Currently, we have students enrolled from South Korea, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Papua New Guinea.
- Mt. Carmel School offers a college-preparatory curriculum and approximately 80% of our graduates attend college. We are accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). We are recognized by the State of Kentucky as a certified Non-Public School. Our diploma is recognized by all major colleges and universities within the United States. In recent years we have had graduates admitted to Calvin College, the University of Kentucky, Purdue University, Michigan State University, Asbury College, and others.
- Mt. Carmel School provides a college-preparatory curriculum in a nurturing Christian environment. Our students benefit from a low student-teacher ratio as well as interacting with faculty and staff outside of normal school hours in a boarding setting. We emphasize a Christian worldview and the development of moral character.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount Carmel School cost?
Mount Carmel School's tuition is approximately $4,590 for private students.
What schools are Mount Carmel School often compared to?
Mount Carmel School is often viewed alongside schools like The Piarist School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Mount Carmel School offer?
Mount Carmel School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mount Carmel School?
The application deadline for Mount Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 5/23/2026
I am so grateful for having found Mount Carmel Christian Boarding School for my son Jamey. We were referred by Jennifer Adkins Frasure who is a former student. The Holy Spirit directed us from FL to KY with no more than the referral of a fellow Christian. From arrival to the completion of 11th grade, we have been welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The administration and teachers genuinely care about their students. They want the children to succeed academically while becoming more grounded in their faith. The curriculum is challenging and fosters a deep understanding in faith. The community at Mount Carmel is special. The emphasis on character development prepares the students for life outside the classroom as well. The structure is conducive to my sons personality. Being busy from 6 am to 10 pm is healthy and rewarding for him. The chores he is assigned makes him a well rounded young man. I whole-heartedly recommend Mount Carmel Christian Boarding School. It is a nurturing faith centered learning environment that is making a lasting impression on my sons life.
5 5/19/2023
I love this school even though I go there in 6th grade 2023.
5 12/17/2016
what I like from mt carmel is that students do interact with their teachers and more to that student's discipline is developed and emphasised
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