#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Sayre School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 366% in about a decade
Lexington, KY
A-Overall grade531 students10 students per teacher
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Private schools in Kentucky whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 50 of 56 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Foundation Christian Academy
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 267% in about a decade
Bowling Green, KY
BOverall grade367 students14 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Nur Islamic School of Louisville
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
Enrollment up 219% in about a decade
Louisville, KY
A+Overall grade198 students12 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Zion Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 191% in about a decade
Florence, KY
BOverall grade128 students12 students per teacher
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Northside Baptist Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 154% in about a decade
Mayfield, KY
BOverall grade170 students11 students per teacher
#6 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Christian Academy of Carrollton
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 122% in about a decade
Carrollton, KY
B+Overall grade153 students11 students per teacher
#7 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Galilean Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 117% in about a decade
Liberty, KY
A+Overall grade113 students4 students per teacher
#8 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Valiant Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 103% in about a decade
Louisville, KY
B+Overall grade201 students14 students per teacher
#9 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Francis Parker School, Goshen Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 95% in about a decade
Goshen, KY
A-Overall grade442 students8 students per teacher
#10 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Mary of the Woods School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 84% in about a decade
Whitesville, KY
BOverall grade256 students14 students per teacher
#11 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Summit Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 78% in about a decade
Lexington, KY
A-Overall grade155 students9 students per teacher
#12 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Waldorf School of Louisville
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 77% in about a decade
Louisville, KY
BOverall grade168 students13 students per teacher
#13 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Mary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 74% in about a decade
Alexandria, KY
B-Overall grade495 students19 students per teacher
#14 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Community Christian Academy K-12
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 74% in about a decade
Paducah, KY
B-Overall grade396 students13 students per teacher
#15 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Carter Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 74% in about a decade
Hitchins, KY
B+Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
#16 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Kentucky Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 73% in about a decade
Campbellsville, KY
B-Overall grade140 students
#17 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Cornerstone Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Enrollment up 72% in about a decade
London, KY
B+Overall grade100 students9 students per teacher
#18 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
St. Gregory Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 71% in about a decade
Coxs Creek, KY
BOverall grade185 students16 students per teacher
#19 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Community Montessor School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 67% in about a decade
Lexington, KY
BOverall grade87 students11 students per teacher
#20 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Crestview Mennonite School
Mennonite school · Grades 1–10
Enrollment up 67% in about a decade
London, KY
B+Overall grade55 students11 students per teacher
#21 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
The David School
Parish school · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 67% in about a decade
David, KY
AOverall grade50 students8 students per teacher
#22 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Landmark Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 66% in about a decade
Louisville, KY
B-Overall grade194 students16 students per teacher
#23 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Riverside Christian Training School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 65% in about a decade
Lost Creek, KY
AOverall grade66 students6 students per teacher
#24 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Kentucky
Friends School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 60% in about a decade
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade69 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.