For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 304 students in Rowan County, KY (there are , serving 3,411 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Rowan County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Rowan County, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Rowan County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Farmers Christian Academy
(Christian)
600 Whispering Oaks
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-1281
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-1281
Gr: PK-10 | 71 students Tuition listed
Lakeside Christian Academy
(Christian)
2535 Us Highway 60 W
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-2751
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-2751
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Morehead Montessori
Montessori School
Po Box 908
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-0155
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-0155
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Overview
This County (Rowan County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
304 Students
71,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
5,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,489 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,122 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
230 Students
46,845 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
70 Students
16,651 Students
% of Others Students
23%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Rowan County, KY?
3 private schools are located in Rowan County, KY.
What percentage of students in Rowan County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Rowan County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rowan County?
67% of private schools in Rowan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Rowan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rowan County include: Morehead Montessori vs. Lakeside Christian Academy, Lakeside Christian Academy vs. Morehead Montessori
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