NKY has great options for parents who choose private schooling
Every parent wants the best possible education for their children—and every child has different needs. Northern Kentucky parents who are considering private school for their children have a great set of options that go above and beyond offering character-building opportunities for students, leadership development, instilling core values, extracurricular activities, dedicated teachers, special needs sources, skills in technology and more. Many schools also offer financial aid opportunities for families who aren’t sure private school is in their budget. With options including academies, boarding schools, alternative schools and preschools, Northern Kentucky has a school for every child—here are a few.
Notre Dame Academy (NDA) is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school within the Diocese of Covington, sponsored by the sisters of Notre Dame of Covington, Kentucky. NDA says it strives to offer a premier religious and academic education. In NDA’s single-gender environment, students are empowered to transcend stereotypical roles, be fearless and enthusiastic and take pride in who they are as students and young women.
Covington Latin School (CLS) is a co-educational, Catholic, accelerated, college preparatory middle and high school offering a classical education for gifted students.
Operating in the Diocese of Covington, CLS offers a unique program for academically gifted and talented students in the Tristate area. As its central purpose, CLS aims to challenge its students to attain their academic, intellectual, social and moral potential. The school’s commitment to acceleration allows advanced fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students the opportunity to learn in a safe environment with like-minded peers. CLS says its vision is to prepare students to exceed their own expectations and provide the world with their unique talents.
Saint Thomas School is a co-educational, private, Catholic school located in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Part of Saint Thomas Parish, the school educates students in grades PreK-8. The school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2006 and 2019. For the last 12 years, the school has been recognized as a “Service-Learning School of Contribution.” Saint Thomas’s curriculum balances Catholic values with superior academics, partnering with the family and community to provide award-winning religious education. The school remains dedicated to a tradition of excellence, providing a challenging and thriving academic community.
Villa Madonna Academy (Villa) is a private, Catholic, co-ed Benedictine school in the Diocese of Covington serving students aged 3-6 (Montessori), grades K-6 (Elementary School), and grades 7-12 (High School and Junior High). Villa’s junior high and high schools aim to educate students in the Benedictine values of scholarship, service, hospitality and respect. Villa students consistently score above state, local and national averages on standardized college tests. Villa’s small-by-design classes provide unique and safe learning opportunities through differentiated instruction rooted in Catholic faith. Its customized academics, inclusive extracurricular activities, religious instruction and community service broaden students’ life experience while instilling confidence, respect and sense of community.
