#1 Best Private Schools in Nelson County, KY
Nelson County Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Kentucky
Bardstown, KY
B+Overall grade70 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Nelson County, KY
Private schools in Nelson County, KY with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Nelson County, KY
Our Lady of the Rosary
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Bardstown, KY
B+Overall grade78 students
#3 Best Private Schools in Nelson County, KY
St. Gregory Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 71% since 2011–12
Coxs Creek, KY
BOverall grade185 students16 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Nelson County, KY
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Bardstown
Bardstown, KY
BOverall grade371 students16 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Nelson County, KY
Bethlehem High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Bardstown, KY
B-Overall grade300 students13 students per teacher
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