St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
50 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Fees according to number of hours in school.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Theresa Robinson
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Yoga/Movement - Music Institute of Lexington
School Notes
- Founded in 1973, St. Joseph Montessori Children's Center is the only Montessori school in Nelson County that is affiliated with the American Montessori Society. We have 3 Montessori certified teachers. We follow the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori whereby we teach children to be independent in a mixed age environment. We offer studies in Math, Language, Science, Geography, Sensorial, Practical Life, History and Nature Studies. We are located on the serene campus of the Sisters of Charity in Nazareth, Kentucky.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center?
The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph Montessori Childrens Center is Nelson County Baptist School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of The Rosary (2.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nelson County Baptist School
(Baptist)
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem High School/diocese ![Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo]( "Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo")
(Catholic)
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nelson County Baptist School
(Baptist)
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem High School/diocese ![Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo]( "Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo")
(Catholic)
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bluegrass Christian Academy ![Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo]( "Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
2580 Springfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nelson County Baptist School
(Baptist)
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students
350 Samuels Loop
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
320 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-5994
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students
350 Samuels Loop
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 348-9583
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Tuition listed
Bluegrass Christian Academy ![Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo]( "Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
2580 Springfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
461 Fowler Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-0591
8986 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3970 Bardstown Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 737-7227
8986.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Stonestreet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10007 Stonestreet Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8333
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8333
8986.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
208 College St.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-4111
8987.7 miles
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lassiter Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Candleworth Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
8988.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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