St. James Catholic School

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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 11%
Students by Grade
St. James Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $10,019 for elementary schools and $11,194 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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