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Most Selective Private High Schools in Kentucky

The average private high school acceptance rate in Kentucky is 82% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Kentucky is June Buchanan School, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 7% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Kentucky (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Grades: PK-12
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Forest Hill Military Academy
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Military School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1122 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-2100
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mercy Academy
Mercy Academy Photo - Mercy offers 14 sports over three seasons for our girls to participate in. Many have try-outs and some are no-cut teams. We also offer intramural sports. Our volleyball team finished the 2008 season as state champions and ranked in the top 3 in the nation.
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
5801 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 671-2010
Rank: #44.
Highlands Latin School
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(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: K-12
10901 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 742-4789
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Foundation Christian Academy
Foundation Christian Academy Photo - Foundation Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2480 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
The Piarist School
The Piarist School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
7279 S Ky Route 321
Hagerhill, KY 41222
(606) 789-1967
Rank: #88.
Bowling Green Christian Academy
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1730 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9552
Rank: #99.
Presentation Academy
Presentation Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-5935
Rank: #1010.
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Rank: #1111.
Oakdale Christian Academy
Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Having fun at a ball game
(Methodist)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
5801 Beattyville Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-2169
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Covenant Classical Academy
Covenant Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
331 Ash Avenue
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 243-0404
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. Mary School System
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Carter Christian Academy
Carter Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
(606) 475-1919
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington Christian Academy Photo - We invite you to explore Lexington Christian Academy where our students thrive in a Christ-centered environment. LCA offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, accelerated courses, and enrichment opportunities.
(Christian)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Oneida Baptist Institute
Oneida Baptist Institute Photo - Soccer is one of a number of sports OBI offers.
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
11 Mulberry Street
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 847-4111
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
73 Schoolhouse Road
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
(606) 932-3007
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
St. Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Sphinx Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
1591 Winchester Road, Suite #101
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 293-5350
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville
Summit Academy Of Greater Louisville Photo
Special Education School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11508 Main Street
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7090
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
420 Lily School Road
Lily, KY 40740
(606) 261-7926
Rank: #2222.
St. Henry District High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: 9-12
3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 525-0255
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - Equipping a generation to impact the world.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1343 Us Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Providence Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
172 Southgate Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-9393
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Summit Christian Academy
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Valiant Christian Academy
Valiant Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5627 New Cut Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-0080
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Canaanland Christian School
Canaanland Christian School Photo - CCS 2024 group picture.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1594 Oil City Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 861-5414
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Covington Latin School
Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.
Alternative School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Evangel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
3728 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 968-7744
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Villa Madonna Academy
Villa Madonna Academy Photo - Villa Madonna Academy is a private, Catholic, co-ed K-12 school in Villa Hills, KY, that offers an unsurpassed education. Accelerated, personalized classes shape skillful learners and independent thinkers, where 100 percent of the graduates attend college with an average of 98 percent earning scholarships.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-6333
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Calvary Christian School
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(Baptist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lexington Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 9-12
2250 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-7183
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - WHITEFIELD ACADEMY is a private, Christian, co-educational school founded in 1976. The school, located in Louisville, KY is a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Whitefield is accredited by the ACSI, SACS and is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission. Whitefield is ranked among the top 50 Best Christian High Schools in America"
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7711 Fegenbush Ln
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 439-6815
Rank: #34 - 4234. - 42.
Bethlehem High School/diocese
Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Rank: #34 - 4234. - 42.
Bishop Brossart High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4 Grove St
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2108
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Kentucky average private high schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky include June Buchanan School, Forest Hill Military Academy and Mercy Academy.

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