University Heights Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
The school was founded in 1973. As of April 2023, K-12 enrollment is 417.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
University Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blazers
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are University Heights Academy often compared to?
University Heights Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is University Heights Academy's ranking?
University Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for University Heights Academy?
The application deadline for University Heights Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to University Heights Academy is Heritage Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Eastwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
47.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
64.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
64.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4061 Ibis St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
1700.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Eastwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
47.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
64.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
64.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Eastwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
47.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
64.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
64.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4061 Ibis St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
1700.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Eastwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
47.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
64.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
375.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Grace Episcopal Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
216 E 6th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1305 S Main St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Sts Peter & Paul School ![Sts Peter & Paul School Photo]( "Sts Peter & Paul School Photo")
(Catholic)
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Crofton Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
649 Poole Mill Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
11.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Genesis Teen Learning Center - Montgomery County
Alternative School
1881d Fort Campbell Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 647-8474
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 647-8474
21.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wild Wood Academy
(Christian)
1015 Madison
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-9667
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-9667
26.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 109 students
256 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
27.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Sts Peter & Paul School ![Sts Peter & Paul School Photo]( "Sts Peter & Paul School Photo")
(Catholic)
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Crofton Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
649 Poole Mill Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
11.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Genesis Teen Learning Center - Montgomery County
Alternative School
1881d Fort Campbell Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 647-8474
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 647-8474
21.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
Amare Montessori
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Grace Episcopal Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
216 E 6th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
First United Methodist Kdgn/nursery School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1305 S Main St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Sts Peter & Paul School ![Sts Peter & Paul School Photo]( "Sts Peter & Paul School Photo")
(Catholic)
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Living World Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
959 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 896-2192
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 896-2192
18.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Reading: 21-39%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
8850.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Lafayette St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
8850.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
8851.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
8851.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
8851.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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