2019 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky

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Kentucky Country Day School
Private School
Louisville, KY
PK, K-12
83
#1 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: KCD is is an excellent school for many reasons: The environment really supports developing a multifacted child: a strong emphasis on academics, community, and citizenship. All students, no matter their interests, are exposed to the STEAM curriculum, the arts, academic teams and athletics. There is also plenty of opportunity for each student to “dig deep” in their personal area or areas of interest. This is true of students in the lower school through the high school. Students and parents alike will find that the sense of community at KCD is strong and inclusive. Our family, with three students enrolled across divisions, loves this school!
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A+
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848 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Louisville Collegiate School
Private School
Louisville, KY
PK, K-12
124
#2 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: Our daughter has been at Collegiate since 1st grade and has had the best experiences. She is starting high school in the Fall and loves going to school. How many middle schoolers say that, right? I don’t understand the B grading on diversity I’m seeing because the school is truly a melting pot of races, religions, demographics, political leanings, family structures, zip codes, etc. All A+ rankings from our family!
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587 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Francis School
Private School
Louisville, KY
PK, K-12
33
#3 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: St. Francis is absolutely the best school in town in terms of instilling the lifelong love of learning in a child. The Goshen campus is caring, collaborative, and a truly joyful place. The high school is leaps and bounds ahead of other schools in Louisville in terms of college prep. In fact, SFS high school feels like a small college itself. The students are taught to be respectful of one another, and the teachers are purposeful, thoughtful, and absolute experts in their area of study. The "School of Thought" is accurate. Students are encouraged to be curious, and truly engage in the learning experience. No getting away with simply memorizing information, here. The end result: thoughtful,intelligent, curious adults who want to continue to learn something new every day.
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479 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Trinity High School
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
73
Senior: Trinity's focus on building boys into men, in addition to offering top-level academics, is what separates the private all-boys school from the rest. A strong alumni base and major emphasis put on school pride offers every student a second home for life. Distribution of class levels and flexibility among those levels gives Trinity students the opportunity to cater their schedule to them. In addition to award winning teachers, faculty members, and coaches, Trinity boasts a beautiful residential area campus that has connected itself to the fabric of this community and stands as a shining reminder of the power of a Catholic education.
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A+
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1,207 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sayre School
Private School
Lexington, KY
PK, K-12
23
#4 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Alum: I feel that I have received a very solid and well-rounded education during my time at Sayre. I have had so many opportunities to learn new things and advance my knowledge, thanks to Sayre's wonderful faculty and amazing resources. However, the school is very small; there are fewer than 75 people in my graduating class, many of whom have been attending since preschool. The school places a lot of emphasis on sports - spending a great deal of money on a new athletic complex while still lacking a dedicated performing arts space. The vast majority of the school's students are white and come from affluent families, and the school has had a few incidents of students using their privilege to intimidate others. That said, Sayre does give a great amount of weight to creating a safe, inclusive environment in which every one of its students can feel like they deserve to be there. Overall, I think Sayre gave me a great education and every chance to succeed in college and beyond.
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514 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Saint Xavier High School
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
88
#5 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Freshman: This school is an amazing school I feel safe everyday and I am excited to learn. This school offers me so many opportunities as a young man to express myself through athletics and academics. Also our sports programs are amazing, we have great coaches and great staff and our many state championship trophies show for it. In conclusion, this school is my favorite place to meet friends, learn and pursue my dreams as a young man. -saint xavier class of 2022
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1,346 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Trinity High School
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
73
#6 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: Trinity's focus on building boys into men, in addition to offering top-level academics, is what separates the private all-boys school from the rest. A strong alumni base and major emphasis put on school pride offers every student a second home for life. Distribution of class levels and flexibility among those levels gives Trinity students the opportunity to cater their schedule to them. In addition to award winning teachers, faculty members, and coaches, Trinity boasts a beautiful residential area campus that has connected itself to the fabric of this community and stands as a shining reminder of the power of a Catholic education.
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1,207 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sacred Heart Academy
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
284
#7 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Sophomore: Sacred Heart is absolutely amazing! Everyone is so welcoming and there is something for everyone. The academics are tailored to your specific needs and each level is challenging. They also are an International Baccalaureate school which promotes an amazingly unique way of thinking!
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842 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Covington Latin School
Private School
Covington, KY
7-12
135
#8 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: Fabulous school! It is very small; but gifted students thrive here. It isn't for everyone. If you have a bright student, please look at this school. the teachers are fabulous and teach like a college professor. Homework is demanding, but these students will get into a top college. The religion program is also top notch. The students attend mass weekly and have the opportunity to serve for the bishop. The acceleration and grade skipping is perfect if you have a student who is bored in a traditional high school. My daughter loves going to school and for the first time is not bored. The students help each other succeed. There is nothing like a CLS education!
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206 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lexington Catholic High School
Private School
Lexington, KY
9-12
137
#9 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: With hard work and dedication, the education at Lexington Catholic can be amazing and a major advantage when applying to college. The Exemplar Scholars Program also allows you to gain an extra advantage when applying for college, and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made to participate. The teachers, especially those who teach AP courses, know the material really well and teach for you to do well on the AP exam and remember the material in future classes. Lexington Catholic does an amazing job with preparing you for college, and there are plenty of opportunities to connect with people who have common interests. While there are some issues regarding administration and the overall culture of the school, I wouldn't trade my education at Lexington Catholic for anything!
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A+
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845 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Walden School
Private School
Louisville, KY
K-12
10
#10 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: Amazing school, provides everything and more than I could ever wish for my child. He will not only continue to accelerate his academic achievements but his socal and moral needs are also met. Giving back is an integral part of everyday life at Walden and it fosters a family environment. Not a day goes by that I do not see the administration hands on with the kids.
If I could go black to school I would want to attend Walden.
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A
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305 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Villa Madonna Academy
Private School
Villa Hills, KY
K-12
37
#11 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: I highly recommend Villa Madonna Academy. Our children have attended Villa since grade school. Our family loves the school, the Benedictine values and the overall culture of diversity, kindness and helping others. The teachers are fantastic. The small class size allows the teachers to create fun and interactive lessons for the kids. We feel that our children are becoming well-prepared for college and life beyond Villa. It is important that our children be afforded with the best opportunities to succeed in life and for us it starts with the education our children are receiving at Villa.
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A
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452 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lexington Christian Academy
Private School
Lexington, KY
PK, K-12
111
#12 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Works Here: My experience with Lexington Christian Academy was started in the school year of '13-14. I was working as a bible teacher. The students were fun in class and even more interactive outside of class. The half year that I worked at this school was the best and worst times of my life. I had met someone that understood me, but also knew lots of trivia. Some of the parents and even the adminstration who was supposed to support me left me alone in the dark. Shots at my morals eventually lead to my forceful resignation. Even as I was ripped away from my love forcefully, I still remember those days.
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A
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1,448 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Christian Academy of Louisville School System
Private School
Louisville, KY
PK, K-12
54
#13 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: My daughter is a junior and has been there since Kindergarten. We have loved the teachers every year and school spirit is felt throughout the whole campus! No school is perfect but we have had lots of luck and love at CAL. After a while, it starts to feel like one big family! And the campus is sooo nice, with new turf sports field and latest technology. I would recommend CAL to anyone who is looking for an all around great school with Christian values.
Read 54 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
1,758 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Assumption High School
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
101
#14 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Alum: Assumption High School offers a wonderful education program with academia similar to entry level college courses. I was among the few that were ahead in class when I began my freshman year of college, thanks to the teachers and curriculum at AHS. Along with an expansive education, AHS also has multiple sports teams and clubs to participate in. The sports are highly competitive while being extremely fun, I was able to play 4 different sports throughout my time at Assumption and it was such a great experience for me to take care of and train my body, and make lifelong friends. Amazing school, wonderful caring teachers and staff, and a head start to a productive future.
Read 101 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
860 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Covington Catholic High School
Private School
Park Hills, KY
9-12
47
#15 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: CCH offers an environment that strongly fosters Catholic teachings. The collaborative partnership between parents, faculty and the student is one of the main reasons this school has a robust & stalwart foundation of strength. An academic powerhouse that recognizes individuals, are just that.
Bullying is not acceptable.
Taking teen boys and helping to shape them into learned, conscientious young men intellectually striving to be independent, self- directed men of faith with integrity and an underlying understanding of the importance of human dignity, encapsulates the CCH experience. As a parent of a CCH student I actively observe the academic education and overall experiences my son is living as they inspire, transform, and influence him and the world with which he interacts. CCH provides a secure environment for students to explore, discover & literally embrace the best version of themselves. That is why they do have a spirit that will never die!
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A
Overall Niche Grade
603 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Notre Dame Academy
Private School
Park Hills, KY
9-12
204
#16 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: I love Notre Dame academy because it has given me the opportunity to flourish within its individual community. Everybody is somebody special here, and everybody has the oppurtunity to do what they love and succeed in doing it. The academics are challenging, which makes us more college ready, but the teachers are constantly there for support and help. The faculty really does care about its students, and the students all interact with each other great! It’s overall an amazing environment, and I’m blessed to be a part of it.
Read 204 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
588 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bishop Brossart High School
Private School
Alexandria, KY
9-12
51
#17 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: I really enjoy how Bishop Brossart is one big family. Since we are such a small school, everyone is always looking out for and willing the good of others. The teachers and staff are well educated making Bishop Brossart a great environment to learn, grow, and prepare for the future in. With a motto like "charity first," Brossart students are always taught to help others in need before yourself and to do what is right. I loved every day spent at Brossart and all the people who made my high school experience one to remember.
Read 51 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
254 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oakdale Christian Academy
Private School
Jackson, KY
7-12
24
#18 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Alum: Oakdale Christian Academy is a great small private boarding school that helps to prepare you for college!
Their educational system is quite prestigious - and ties into their Dorm Program, meaning the better your grades, the more your time is YOURS to manage!
The Staff all love you and invest in you, pushing you to become the best you there is!
God, and the Christian lifestyle is integrated into every aspect of this program, and though you aren't required to be a Christian to attend, it would be best for you if you were. I've seen many students come and go, and I can attest that Oakdale isn't appreciated by those who don't put God first in their life.
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A-
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50 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Henry District High School
Private School
Erlanger, KY
9-12
120
#19 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: Saint Henry has an amazing atmosphere, everyone is friendly and willing to help out! I have had a great experience here for the last 4 years! Including the great teachers and the teacher to student ratio is amazing. I always felt like I could ask for help whenever I needed it and didnt feel overwhelmed. The ability to succeed is different from other schools they follow you through your journey and make sure you have all the tools you need to suceed.
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543 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Trinity Christian Academy
Private School
Lexington, KY
PK, K-12
28
#20 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Alum: I could not have asked for a better high school experience than TCA. Although the school is not excellent in diversity or outstanding in athletics, the academics and learning environment were unbelievable. My first year of college was easier than my senior year of high school due to the academic excellence and integrity that TCA is committed to.
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Overall Niche Grade
313 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mercy Academy
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
180
#21 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Alum: I am a recent 2018 senior graduate. I went to Mercy for four years and absolutely loved it! Truly, it was the best fit for me. The campus and building overall are amazing. The teachers are some of the most dedicated and helpful teachers I have ever had in my adolescent schooling. I would recommend the school to any and everyone. They prepared me well for college with the real-life application curriculum and service projects.
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554 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Piarist School
Private School
Hager Hill, KY
7-12
8
#22 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: The Piarist school is a shining light within the foggy and dark that surrounds my rural region. They offer a no tuition education that is far superior to any surrounding schools. The Priest in charge of the school, Father Tom, spends every weekend going on road trips asking churches and businesses from all around the nation for donations. It is a smaller school, so the teachers really get involved with the lives of their students. They care about the grades they are making and develop personal relationships with them. The teachers are also the best at what they do, this shows when we look at how the ACT Average at Piarist is 6 points higher than the state average, and how there is a 100% acceptance into college rate. The student body is so small that everyone knows each other. Anytime you walk down the hallway you will receive, at the very least, ten high fives from passing students. The sports teams may not be the best, but we always make sure to have fun and do our best.
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A-
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66 Students
4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Presentation Academy
Private School
Louisville, KY
9-12
66
#23 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: What makes Presentation Academy so unique is that it is accepting. The school constantly demonstrates an openness to those of all backgrounds and ambitions. Located in downtown Louisville, it receives a diverse set of students each year from all areas of town. The teachers are open to anyone, and each is so passionate about his or her subject that it has been intriguing for me to learn throughout these past three years. Teachers generally care about the well-being of their students, but I can tell that mine especially monitor our success and happiness levels as if we were their own children. The principal knows the name of each student within our small, close student body of less than three hundred women. I have been personally nurtured throughout my high school experience, being able to start a robotics club and lead retreats. The environment has brought me to life. I have never felt so confident in myself or genuinely important to the world as I do now. I love my school!
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A-
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257 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Valor Traditional Academy
Private School
Louisville, KY
K-12
5
#24 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Senior: It's a good school, very clean and safe, but there are almost no sports. All of the teachers are friendly and know what they're talking about when they teach. The school is very small, so everyone knows each other's name and the teachers get to know each student quite well.
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A-
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114 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Danville Christian Academy
Private School
Danville, KY
PK, K-12
10
#25 Best Private High Schools in Kentucky
Parent: Excellent administration, board and teachers. School wants to please everyone so many things are offered. High School classes need more variety and rigor opportunity. Excellent God-view perspective on the world. Excellent service opportunities for Middle and High School students. Excellent parent support.
Read 10 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
200 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Covington Latin School
Private School
Covington, KY
7-12
135
Parent: Fabulous school! It is very small; but gifted students thrive here. It isn't for everyone. If you have a bright student, please look at this school. the teachers are fabulous and teach like a college professor. Homework is demanding, but these students will get into a top college. The religion program is also top notch. The students attend mass weekly and have the opportunity to serve for the bishop. The acceleration and grade skipping is perfect if you have a student who is bored in a traditional high school. My daughter loves going to school and for the first time is not bored. The students help each other succeed. There is nothing like a CLS education!
Read 135 Reviews
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206 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Francis School
Private School
Louisville, KY
PK, K-12
33
Parent: St. Francis is absolutely the best school in town in terms of instilling the lifelong love of learning in a child. The Goshen campus is caring, collaborative, and a truly joyful place. The high school is leaps and bounds ahead of other schools in Louisville in terms of college prep. In fact, SFS high school feels like a small college itself. The students are taught to be respectful of one another, and the teachers are purposeful, thoughtful, and absolute experts in their area of study. The "School of Thought" is accurate. Students are encouraged to be curious, and truly engage in the learning experience. No getting away with simply memorizing information, here. The end result: thoughtful,intelligent, curious adults who want to continue to learn something new every day.
Read 33 Reviews
A+
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479 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Kentucky Country Day School

Louisville Collegiate School

St. Francis School

Trinity High School

Sayre School

Saint Xavier High School

Trinity High School

Sacred Heart Academy

Covington Latin School

Lexington Catholic High School

Walden School

Villa Madonna Academy

Lexington Christian Academy

Christian Academy of Louisville School System

Assumption High School

Covington Catholic High School

Notre Dame Academy

Bishop Brossart High School

Oakdale Christian Academy

St. Henry District High School

Trinity Christian Academy

Mercy Academy

The Piarist School

Presentation Academy

Valor Traditional Academy

Danville Christian Academy

Covington Latin School

St. Francis School