Saint Mary School provides a learning environment where Catholic faith and academic knowledge meet; grow into respect, understanding, wisdom and compassion, and are demonstrated in service to others.
Our goals are: religious training will provide for faith and moral instruction as defined in Catholic doctrine and character development as reflected in Christian values; academic program will provide for a thinking curriculum, integrating technology and the fine arts with challenging standards that allow every student to develop his/her potential; and community service will provide for an opportunity to give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make a positive difference in the community in which they live.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
Campus Size
50
Student Body
Total Students
504 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4-H, Academic Team, Game Club, Robotics, Scouts, Scrapbook Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus
4-H, Academic Team, Game Club, Robotics, Scouts, Scrapbook Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus
School Notes
- Saint Mary School provides a learning environment where Catholic faith and academic knowledge meet; grow into respect, understanding, wisdom and compassion, and are demonstrated in service to others.
- Our goals are: religious training will provide for faith and moral instruction as defined in Catholic doctrine and character development as reflected in Christian values; academic program will provide for a thinking curriculum, integrating technology and the fine arts with challenging standards that allow every student to develop his/her potential; and community service will provide for an opportunity to give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make a positive difference in the community in which they live.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John B. King, Jr. - U.S. Secretary of Education, announced St. Mary School as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2016 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. Mary School?
St. Mary School famous alumni include: John B. King, Jr. - U.S. Secretary of Education, announced St. Mary School as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2016.
What sports does St. Mary School offer?
St. Mary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 12/7/2015
I am a alumni to this school and we sent our daughter here out of choice. We recently moved and will miss these teachers beyond belief. The Catholic upbringing that I received and my daughter was receiving from this school does not compare to any in the state of Kentucky
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