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#10 of 218 private schools in KY

Top 4% of private schools

Christ the King School

Elementary School

412 COCHRAN RD, Lexington, KY 40502

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

4.3:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

4.3:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kentucky private schools

#10 of 218

In Lexington

#3 of 19

public schools

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About Christ the King School

Christ the King School is a private elementary school in Lexington, KY. Christ the King School serves approximately 379 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ the King School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 218 private schools in KY.

How it compares1.9 pts above KY schools

8.2

This school 8.2 · Excellent
KY avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 4.3:1 students to teachers, Christ the King School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Christ the King School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ the King School compares to 65 public schools serving similar grades in Lexington, KY

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.3:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

379

This School

453

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.2

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

Christ the King School Lexington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Christ the King School (this school)	—	379	4.3:1	8.2
Morton Middle School	0.3 mi	641	13.9:1	7.8
Cassidy Elementary School	0.3 mi	645	14.3:1	8.2
Homebound Secondary	1.0 mi	5	5:1	—
Homebound Elementary	1.0 mi	3	0.2:1	—
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School	1.1 mi	560	15.1:1	7.3
Ashland Elementary School	1.1 mi	281	10:1	7.8
Glendover Elementary School	1.3 mi	463	11.6:1	7.5
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School	1.4 mi	557	11.9:1	7.7
UK Early Childhood Lab	1.5 mi	2	2:1	—
Julius Marks Elementary School	1.7 mi	479	14.1:1	4.4
William Wells Brown Elementary	1.7 mi	303	10.1:1	7.1
Lexington Trad Magnet School	1.9 mi	299	9.3:1	4.6
Fayette County Preschool Center	2.1 mi	34	2.3:1	6.0
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt	2.1 mi	208	8:1	3.9
Fayette Pre-School	2.1 mi	38	38:1	3.5
George Washington Carver STEM Academy	2.2 mi	133	7.8:1	7.1
Scapa At Bluegrass	2.2 mi	300	10.3:1	9.1
Harrison Elementary School	2.2 mi	198	8.6:1	3.2
Picadome Elementary School	2.3 mi	436	11.5:1	4.7
Tates Creek Middle School	2.6 mi	737	12.9:1	5.8

Showing 20 of 65 schools. View all schools in Lexington

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,237.6

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 18%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 379

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.2%

Two or More 6.3%

Hispanic 1.8%

Black 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

412 COCHRAN RD, Lexington, KY 40502

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ the King School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cassidy Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Ashland Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lexington, see our Lexington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Morton Middle School Lexington	0.3 mi	641	7.8
Cassidy Elementary School Lexington	0.3 mi	645	8.2
Homebound Secondary Lexington	1.0 mi	5	—
Homebound Elementary Lexington	1.0 mi	3	—
KELL ACADEMY Lexington	1.0 mi	2	—
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School Lexington	1.1 mi	560	7.3
THE CENTENARY SCHOOL Lexington	1.1 mi	9	—
Ashland Elementary School Lexington	1.1 mi	281	7.8
GOOD SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL Lexington	1.2 mi	16	—
Opportunity Middle College Lexington	1.0 mi	117	3.1
LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lexington	1.2 mi	1,190	5.4
LEXINGTON HEARING & SPEECH CENTER Lexington	1.1 mi	14	—
LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lexington	1.2 mi	1,191	4.7
Henry Clay High School Lexington	1.0 mi	1,990	7.4
Glendover Elementary School Lexington	1.3 mi	463	7.5
Julius Marks Elementary School Lexington	1.7 mi	479	4.4
UK Early Childhood Lab Lexington	1.5 mi	2	—
William Wells Brown Elementary Lexington	1.7 mi	303	7.1
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School Lexington	1.4 mi	557	7.7
SAYRE SCHOOL Lexington	1.8 mi	525	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 40502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,939

Median Home Value

$483,600

Median Rent

$1,068/mo

Population

26,593

College Educated

67.1%

Homeownership

57.4%

Avg Commute

18.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

39.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Carr Creek Elementary School Littcarr, KY	357	8.2
Hickman County Elementary School Clinton, KY	412	8.2
Jesse D Lay Elementary School Barbourville, KY	306	8.2
Kathryn Winn Primary Carrollton, KY	234	8.2
Lone Oak Intermediate School Paducah, KY	426	8.2
Morgan Elementary School Paducah, KY	375	8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ the King School

What grades does Christ the King School serve?

Christ the King School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ the King School?

Christ the King School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ the King School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ the King School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ the King School rank in KY?

Christ the King School ranks #10 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Christ the King School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ the King School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ the King School a private school?

Yes, Christ the King School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Christ the King School a religious school?

Christ the King School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 379
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 89
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 182 days
Setting: Large City
County: Fayette County
Phone: (859) 266-5641

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