St. Mary Academy in Prospect, KY is a Catholic co–ed school serving 548 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a large city community.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 23:1 with 24 total teaching staff providing instruction across its grade span.
Mary Academy is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a Catholic–oriented regular elementary and secondary program.
The udent body represents 8.78% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Prospect community.
Among private schools in Kentucky,. Mary Academy ranks in the top 20% by udent body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
548 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary Academy's ranking?
St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Academy?
The application deadline for St. Mary Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary Academy is Kentucky Country Day School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Vanguard Academy (1.1 miles away)
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(502) 326-8996
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 326-8996
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(502) 640-8585
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Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 712-4896
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