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Best Nelson County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 587 students in Nelson County, KY.
The top-ranked private high school in Nelson County, KY is Bethlehem High School/diocese.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Nelson County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Nelson County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem High School/diocese
Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo
(Catholic)
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bluegrass Christian Academy
Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
2580 Springfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Nelson County Baptist School
(Baptist)
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Nelson County, Kentucky

Nelson County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
112 S Elm Grove Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 264-7683
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students

Overview

This County (Nelson County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
587 Students
34,377 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
3,345 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,155
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.43
# American Indian Students
1 Student
42 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
929 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
789 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
457 Students
24,053 Students
% White Students
78%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
73 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
87 Students
5,532 Students
% of Others Students
15%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Nelson County, KY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Nelson County, KY is Bethlehem High School/diocese.
How many private high schools are located in Nelson County?
4 private high schools are located in Nelson County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nelson County?
100% of private high schools in Nelson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Nelson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Nelson County include: Nelson County Baptist School vs. Bluegrass Christian Academy

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