#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Covington Latin School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Covington, KY
A+Overall grade162 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Private schools in the Diocese of Covington with the highest overall grades. Top 31 of 31 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Augustine School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Covington, KY
A+Overall grade93 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Newport Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Newport, KY
A+Overall grade232 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Holy Trinity School
Diocesan school · Grades K–7
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Bellevue, KY
A+Overall grade69 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Catherine of Siena
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Fort Thomas, KY
AOverall grade113 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Anthony Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Taylor Mill, KY
AOverall grade73 students13 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
SS Peter & Paul Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
California, KY
AOverall grade98 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Philip School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Melbourne, KY
B+Overall grade76 students12 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–11
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools nationwide
Walton, KY
B+Overall grade280 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Covington Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Park Hills, KY
B+Overall gradeAll boys497 students12 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Patrick School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Maysville, KY
B+Overall grade154 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Holy Cross District High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Covington
Covington, KY
B+Overall grade314 students12 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Thomas School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Fort Thomas since at least 2011
Fort Thomas, KY
B+Overall grade166 students13 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Mary, Queen of Heaven School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Erlanger since at least 2011
Erlanger, KY
B+Overall grade158 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Fort Mitchell since at least 2011
Fort Mitchell, KY
B+Overall grade421 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Paul School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Florence
Florence, KY
BOverall grade197 students14 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Villa Madonna Academy
Diocesan school · Kindergarten only
The largest of 30 preschools in Kentucky
Villa Hills, KY
BOverall grade510 students10 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Henry School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Elsmere since at least 2011
Elsmere, KY
BOverall grade263 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Henry District High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Erlanger, KY
BOverall grade428 students13 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12
Crescent Springs, KY
BOverall grade409 students14 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Burlington since at least 2011
Burlington, KY
BOverall grade416 students15 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Notre Dame Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Park Hills, KY
BOverall gradeAll girls489 students14 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Holy Cross Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in Covington
Covington, KY
BOverall grade174 students16 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Covington
Bishop Brossart High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Alexandria, KY
B-Overall grade314 students14 students per teacher
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