For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 131 students in Knott County, KY (there are , serving 1,901 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Knott County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Knott County, KY is June Buchanan School.
The average acceptance rate is 7%, which is lower than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Knott County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Knott County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Knott County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
131 Students
71,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
7%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$34 million
$33.7 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
106 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
81%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Knott County, KY?
The top-ranked private schools in Knott County, KY is June Buchanan School.
How many private schools are located in Knott County?
1 private schools are located in Knott County.
What percentage of students in Knott County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Knott County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knott County?
100% of private schools in Knott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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