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Red Bird Christian School

15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
Red Bird Mission, a non-profit agency located in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, empowers individuals and advocated justice by providing educational, health, and community outreach ministries to area low-income residents.
Red Bird Mission and Clinic have been providing ministries in this region of the Appalachian Mountains since 1921.
Today the need remains critical in this isolated, rural distressed area.
Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area.
Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs through ministry in five areas Education, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach, Economic Opportunity, and Community Housing Improvement.
The Education ministries are carried out through a K-12 school and an early childhood development program for 3 and 4 year-old children.
These education ministries provide the opportunity for the children and youth of this community to get a quality education in a loving Christian environment empowering these young people with tools that will help them escape this cycle of poverty in which they are exposed to and live in daily.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Acceptance rate: 69%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Red Bird Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
69%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: ENTER TO LEARN, LEAVE TO SERVE
  • Red Bird Mission, a non-profit agency located in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, empowers individuals and advocated justice by providing educational, health, and community outreach ministries to area low-income residents.
  • Red Bird Mission and Clinic have been providing ministries in this region of the Appalachian Mountains since 1921.
  • Today the need remains critical in this isolated, rural distressed area.
  • Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area.
  • Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs through ministry in five areas Education, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach, Economic Opportunity, and Community Housing Improvement.
  • The Education ministries are carried out through a K-12 school and an early childhood development program for 3 and 4 year-old children.
  • These education ministries provide the opportunity for the children and youth of this community to get a quality education in a loving Christian environment empowering these young people with tools that will help them escape this cycle of poverty in which they are exposed to and live in daily.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Red Bird Christian School often compared to?
Red Bird Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Christian School, Fonde Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Red Bird Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Red Bird Christian School is 69%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Red Bird Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Kentucky with low acceptance rates.
What is Red Bird Christian School's ranking?
Red Bird Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Red Bird Christian School?
The application deadline for Red Bird Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Acceptance rate: 69%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,769 for elementary schools and $9,155 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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