Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
About the School
- Owensboro Catholic Schools share in the mission of the Church in cooperation with families to provide a religious and academic education, which prepares students to become responsible members of the family, Church and community.
- The philosophy of the Owensboro Catholic Schools is one centered on the total development of the Christian child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, emotional and physical.
- It is our belief that the function of the educator is to nurture this development of students as persons of the community, supporting and building on the faith-life of the child which is begun in the home.
- We believe in the importance of a stable environment in which each member of the school family will be comforted and challenged by the Gospel message.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
403 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 13%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
21 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Aces
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 often compared to?
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is often viewed alongside schools like Maximilian Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3's ranking?
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3?
The application deadline for Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 vs. Maximilian Montessori Academy
The nearest high school to Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is Owensboro Catholic High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Owensboro Catholic Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maximilian Montessori Academy (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students
Catholic
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students
Catholic
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students
Catholic
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Christian
4544 Old S.R. 261
Newburgh, IN 47629
(812) 842-0455
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 5 students
Baptist
117 S 2nd St
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-1190
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,156 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
10644 Lincoln Avenue
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 477-7777
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1760 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-9082
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students
Catholic
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students
Catholic
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-2 | 6 students
Baptist
2946 Kentucky 142
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 729-2159
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Christian
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
547 Elm St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2501
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
9546 Highway 144
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
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3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Fielding Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
8923.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
8924.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Spottsville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9190 Us 60 E
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
8924.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Newburgh Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 State St
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8921
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8921
8926.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Castle High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3344 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331
8927.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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