#25 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Oak Grove Classical Christian
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Christian schools in Kentucky
Oak Grove, KY
A+Overall grade65 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Private schools in Kentucky with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 177 schools.
#26 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Mark Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Richmond, KY
A+Overall grade70 students9 students per teacher
#27 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Providence Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Lexington
Lexington, KY
A+Overall grade180 students4 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Providence Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
The only Christian school in Georgetown
Georgetown, KY
AOverall grade78 students5 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Our Savior Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Louisville
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade83 students7 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Francis of Assisi School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade229 students11 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Sayre School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Lexington
Lexington, KY
AOverall grade533 students8 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Red Bird Christian Scho
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Kentucky
Beverly, KY
AOverall grade151 students8 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Mary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Paris, KY
AOverall grade61 students9 students per teacher
#34 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
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
#35 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Capital Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Frankfort
Frankfort, KY
AOverall grade67 students5 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
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
#37 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
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
#38 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Friends School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2011–12
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade69 students7 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Paul Catholic Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Leitchfield
Leitchfield, KY
AOverall grade63 students8 students per teacher
#40 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Walden School
Independent school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade292 students8 students per teacher
#41 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Trinity Christian Academy
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lexington, KY
AOverall grade461 students10 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Riverside Christian Training School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 84% of Christian schools in Kentucky
Lost Creek, KY
AOverall grade66 students6 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Andrew Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Louisville since at least 2011
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade138 students13 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Holy Cross High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade256 students11 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Village School of Louisville
Alternative school · Grades K–9
The smallest classes of any independent school in Louisville
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade61 students5 students per teacher
#46 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Lexington, KY
AOverall grade348 students12 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Agatha Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
Winchester, KY
AOverall grade147 students12 students per teacher
#48 Best Private Schools in Kentucky
Beth Haven Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
87% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade129 students8 students per teacher
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