"Saint Agnes, a Catholic parish school, embraces and educates students in a Catholic community, empowering them to lead faith-based lives." Since 1914, Saint Agnes Parish School has educated children in the Catholic tradition in Kindergarten through grade eight.
Academic excellence, community and Christian formation have been the school's trademarks throughout its history. The learning environment of Saint Agnes School is structured to foster the growth of each child spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically.
Saint Agnes's identity as a Catholic school, wherein each child experiences Christian community, frames every curricular department, every co-curricular and extra-curricular activity, the approach to teaching, and the day itself.
Children learn about Catholic tradition, values and practices and have opportunities to develop a personal relationship with God through varied experiences of prayer and worship.
Teachers strive to provide each child with the tools and experiences that will make him/her a self-confident and self-motivated learner. There is emphasis on written and oral communication skills, the integration of technology and on developing the skills necessary to become leaders in the world and in the Church and to effectively manage the vast amounts of information available today.".
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014, 2020
Student Body
Total Students
498 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- "Saint Agnes, a Catholic parish school, embraces and educates students in a Catholic community, empowering them to lead faith-based lives. Since 1914, Saint Agnes Parish Schoolhas educated children in the Catholic tradition in Kindergarten through grade eight. Academic excellence and Christian formation have been the school's trademarks throughout its history. The learning environment of Saint Agnes School is structured to foster the growth of each child spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically. Saint Agnes's identity as a Catholic school, wherein each child experiences Christian community, frames every curricular department, every co-curricular and extra-curricular activity, the approach to teaching, and the day itself. Children learn about Catholic tradition, values and practices and have opportunities to develop a personal relationship with God through varied experiences of prayer and worship. Teachers strive to provide each child with the tools and experiences that will make him/her a self-confident and self-motivated learner. There is emphasis on strong oral and written communication skills and on developing the skills necessary to become leaders in the world and in the Church and to effectively manage the vast amounts of information available today."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Agnes School?
The application deadline for St. Agnes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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