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).
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