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St. James Catholic School

Saint James Catholic School partners with families to form courageous, intelligent and joyful saints for this world and the next.
The faculty and staff foster the gifts of every student and form them by teaching and personal witness to seek the truth and choose the good, which leads to a life of true freedom as sons and daughters of God.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked KY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,411
  • Acceptance rate: 97%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Campus Size
5
School Mascot
Knights

Student Body

Total Students
462 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
St. James Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Classroom Dress Code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This is the tuition rate for 1 Catholic child. There are discounts offered for additional children. Non-Catholic rates vary slightly. There is a discount offered to non-Catholic military families.
% on Financial Aid
23%
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Hartlage Moran
Admissions Associate
Jen Coen
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Book Bee, Chess Club, Drama Club, Engineers Club, Museum Currators, Pep Club, Quick Recall

Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Band

School Notes

  • A Tradition of Faith -SJS is the region's premier Catholic school, offering students three years of age through 8th grade a quality, Christ-centered education.SJS is guided and driven by a clearly communicated mission that embraces a Catholic Identity rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist, and committed to faith formation, academic excellence and service.SJS provides opportunities for students to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ through daily religion class, the personal witness of faculty and staff, participation in liturgical and communal prayer, and service to our local community.As a regional Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Louisville, we are faithful to all the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • A Tradition of Academic Excellence -SJS sets high standards and supports every student to grow every year. We are distinguished by academic excellence and believe that in a Christ-centered environment, each child can best reach their full potential.As a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School, we pride ourselves on the high academic achievement of our students.SJS graduates receive top honors in high school and college. Today, we are educating tomorrow's leaders.
  • A Tradition of Community -At SJS, education is a partnership between students, families and the community. We believe parents are the primary educators of their children and we seek to work with them to help each child become a lifelong learner.United in Christ, we are committed to forming the whole child academically, physically and spiritually.We are a community of learning and faith. Our school promotes genuine trust and collaboration among faculty and staff, with parents as the primary educators of their children, and with school board members that foster appreciation of different gifts that build up the community and strengthen academic excellence.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. James Catholic School cost?
St. James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,411 for private students.
What schools are St. James Catholic School often compared to?
St. James Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like North Hardin Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. James Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. James Catholic School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. James Catholic School offer?
St. James Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. James Catholic School's ranking?
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked KY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,411
  • Acceptance rate: 97%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $9,027 for elementary schools and $9,577 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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