Very Good
#37 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 17% of private schools
University Heights Academy
School · Hopkinsville, KY
A private school in Hopkinsville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1300 ACADEMY DR, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where University Heights Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hopkinsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,872
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Home/hospitalEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Christian County Public Schools VlaEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University Heights Academy is listed in Hopkinsville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About University Heights Academy
University Heights Academy is a private school in Hopkinsville, KY, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Heights Academy
What grades does University Heights Academy serve?
University Heights Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend University Heights Academy?
University Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University Heights Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does University Heights Academy rank in KY?
University Heights Academy ranks #37 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is University Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
University Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is University Heights Academy a private school?
Yes, University Heights Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is University Heights Academy a religious school?
No, University Heights Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Christian County
- Phone
- (270) 886-0254
- Area population (ZIP 42240)
- 41,510
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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