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Nelson County Baptist School

55 Lutheran Church Rd Bardstown, KY 40004

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Nelson County Baptist School in Bardstown, KY serves 74 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.
  • Founded in 1982, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 12 teachers.
  • The school follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and maintains a Baptist religious affiliation.
  • The student body includes approximately 4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
  • Nelson County Baptist School is positioned in the local private school landscape alongside similar K–12 options such as Bluegrass Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place to Belong

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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What schools are Nelson County Baptist School often compared to?
Nelson County Baptist School is often viewed alongside schools like Bluegrass Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Nelson County Baptist School?
The application deadline for Nelson County Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,000 for elementary schools and $9,314 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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