Our Lady of Lourdes School is a natural, integral part of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish through stewardship.
The school recognizes the whole child by designing instruction to address the unique talents of each.
Opportunities are created to help the student understand social responsibility, to help make judgments based upon Catholic, Christian values and thereby to promote and enhance self-esteem.
The vision of Our Lady of Lourdes School is to promote lifelong learning by expanding the role of the classroom through the use of technology and instructional techniques and strategies.
These activities and tasks are directly linked to the desired learning outcomes of the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Learners are given the opportunity and time to practice and apply learning in a variety of contents.
Knowledge of academics is affirmed throughout the learning process. Students accept responsibility for their own learning.
High expectations for success for each student are expressed by all involved with the learner.
We intend to provide a program which offers to each student the opportunity to reach potential spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
The program and environment shall be child centered. It shall respect the individual differences of each child.
This requires a total commitment of our children, their parents, our educational and pastoral staffs, and the parish at large to actively live out their faith.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018
Student Body
Total Students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcats
- Our Lady of Lourdes School is a natural, integral part of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish through stewardship.
- The school recognizes the whole child by designing instruction to address the unique talents of each.
- Opportunities are created to help the student understand social responsibility, to help make judgments based upon Catholic, Christian values and thereby to promote and enhance self-esteem.
- The vision of Our Lady of Lourdes School is to promote lifelong learning by expanding the role of the classroom through the use of technology and instructional techniques and strategies.
- These activities and tasks are directly linked to the desired learning outcomes of the Archdiocese of Louisville.
- Learners are given the opportunity and time to practice and apply learning in a variety of contents.
- Knowledge of academics is affirmed throughout the learning process.
- Students accept responsibility for their own learning.
- High expectations for success for each student are expressed by all involved with the learner.
- We intend to provide a program which offers to each student the opportunity to reach potential spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
- The program and environment shall be child centered.
- It shall respect the individual differences of each child.
- This requires a total commitment of our children, their parents, our educational and pastoral staffs, and the parish at large to actively live out their faith.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Lourdes School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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