St. James Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 437 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,850
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. James Catholic School
Pre-K	76
Kind	65
1	40
2	44
3	43
4	38
5	44
6	29
7	38
8	20

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Pre-K is largest with 76 students, while Grade 8 is smallest at 20.

Year Founded

1964

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

437 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

87%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,850

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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

25%

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Hartlage Moran

Admissions Associate

Jen Coen

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

BowlingCross Country

GolfSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Academic TeamBook Bee

Drama ClubEngineers Club

Pep ClubQuick Recall

Arts and Music Programs:

Middle School Band

School Notes

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. James Catholic School cost?

St. James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,850 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 91%.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $7,910 for elementary schools and $8,925 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).