St. James Catholic School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 99 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Catholic School
Kind	17
1	17
2	10
3	6
4	10
5	10
6	14
7	5
8	10

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Year Founded

1906

School Calendar

School Motto

We believe: Each child is an individual of great worth, blessed with God-given gifts and talents.

Student Body

Total Students

99 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

At St. James School, a Catholic elementary school, students in grades K-8 are offered learning experiences to help them gain academic, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical growth through planned learning activities.
These experiences are based on the continually assessed developmental level of each student.
The curriculum includes opportunities to worship with the parishioners of St. James Catholic Church on a weekly basis; language development and math skills commensurate with the student's real life experiences and the Archdiocesan outcomes.
Specialists in Spanish, Art, Music, Physical Education activities, field trips, extracurricular activities like Govenor's Cup Competitions and sports-related opportunities, as well as counseling (for family building opportunities) availability round out the learning needs of students in grades K-8.
A three- and four-year-old program is also offered at St. James School, and specifics regarding it are available.

At St. James School, a Catholic elementary school, students in grades K-8 are offered learning experiences to help them gain academic, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical growth through planned learning activities. These experiences are based on the continually assessed developmental level of each student. The curriculum includes opportunities to worship with the parishioners of St. James Catholic Church on a weekly basis; language development and math skills commensurate with the student's real life experiences and the Archdiocesan outcomes. Specialists in Spanish, Art, Music, Physical Education activities, field trips, extracurricular activities like Govenor's Cup Competitions and sports-related opportunities, as well as counseling (for family building opportunities) availability round out the learning needs of students in grades K-8. A three- and four-year-old program is also offered at St. James School, and specifics regarding it are available.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. James Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. James Catholic School located?

St. James Catholic School is located in the Tyler Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY.

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The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $10,768 for elementary schools and $12,444 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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