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Top 20 Best Kentucky Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 47 blue ribbon private schools serving 24,015 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kentucky include Covington Latin School, Sacred Heart Academy and St. Cecilia Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $7,292, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $7,264.
96% of blue ribbon private schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Kentucky Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Students
Year
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
434 students
Year: n/a
Assumption High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2170 Tyler Ln
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-9551
874 students
Year: n/a
Bishop Brossart High School
(Catholic)
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
301 students
Year: 2018
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
2407 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-3062
525 students
Year: 2021
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(3)
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
475 students
Year: 2005, 2017
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
1,765 students
Year: 2010, 2020
Covington Catholic High School
Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially."
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
503 students
Year: 2007, 2016
Covington Latin School
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Alternative School (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
190 students
Year: n/a
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
479 students
Year: n/a
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
452 students
Year: 2007, 2014
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
769 students
Year: 2007, 2017
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
424 students
Year: 2006
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
796 students
Year: 2007
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School Photo - Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is a National Blue Ribbon school and one of the best private schools in Lexington! We are Preschool (age 2 yrs.) through 8th grade Catholic school with a focus on the whole student; mind, body and spirt. Schedule a personal tour to learn about our MQHR School family, (859) 277-3030.
(Catholic)
(3)
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
467 students
Year: n/a
Mary, Queen Of Heaven School
(Catholic)
1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 371-8100
173 students
Year: n/a
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
566 students
Year: 1996, 2012, 2019
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.
(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
416 students
Year: 2018
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy is part of Sacred Heart Schools, located on the beautiful 48-acre Ursuline campus. All academic and athletic facilities, and the 500-seat Ursuline Arts Center are located on campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
3175 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6097
774 students
Year: n/a
Sacred Heart Model School
(Catholic)
3107 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 896-3931
390 students
Year: 2018
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1322 Sleepy Hollow Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0543
385 students
Year: 2009
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
498 students
Year: 2014, 2020
St. Albert The Great School
St. Albert The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
1395 Girard Dr
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-1804
699 students
Year: 2004, 2015
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
(5)
122 Mt. Mercy Drive
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8516
456 students
Year: 2014, 2020
St. Cecilia Catholic School
St. Cecilia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4313
366 students
Year: 2018
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
(2)
5503 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 298-0169
573 students
Year: 2015
St. Henry District High School
(Catholic)
3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
450 students
Year: 2012, 2021
St. Henry School
(Catholic)
(1)
3825 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2551
402 students
Year: 2016
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
462 students
Year: n/a
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
2474 Lorraine Ct
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 578-2742
347 students
Year: 2006, 2017
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
433 students
Year: 2017
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
7813 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-2635
659 students
Year: 2004, 2015
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
9 S Jefferson St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9539
504 students
Year: 2016
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-7083
665 students
Year: 2014
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
(1)
7303 Dixie Hwy
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-4070
287 students
Year: 2014
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
348 Dudley Pike
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-4900
726 students
Year: 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kentucky include Covington Latin School, Sacred Heart Academy and St. Cecilia Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Kentucky?
47 blue ribbon private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $7,292, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $7,264.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average of 12%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
96% of blue ribbon private schools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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