For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 325 students in Scott County, KY (there are , serving 9,873 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Scott County, KY are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
草榴社区 Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Pocahontas Trail
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4600
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4600
Gr: NS-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students
First Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1280 Lexington Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0186
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0186
Gr: K | 89 students
The Montessori Experience
Montessori School
502 Military Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-0100
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-0100
Gr: K | 37 students
St. John School
(Catholic)
810 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-2607
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-2607
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Scott County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Providence Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
172 Southgate Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-9393
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-9393
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Scott County)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
325 Students
71,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
13%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
30 Teachers
5,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
92%
73%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$33.7 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
211 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
65%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
98 Students
16,708 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Scott County, KY?
4 private schools are located in Scott County, KY.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
Which private schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Scott County include: The Montessori Experience vs. Children's Montessori School Of Georgetown, St. John School vs. Children's Montessori School Of Georgetown, Children's Montessori School Of Georgetown vs. St. John School
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