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St. Patrick School

1000 N Beckley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245

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Tel: (502) 244-7083

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St. Patrick School is an integral part of our parish's commitment to lifelong formation and education within a Catholic, Christian environment.

Our mission is to emulate our patron, St. Patrick, through our professional staff, in partnership with the family.

We will foster nurture a strong belief in God and prayer; work with all people; value all people because they are worthy of mutual acceptance; spread God's word through example; and provide all children with a quality academic program that prepares them for the future.

St. Patrick School is a Catholic co-educational school serving elementary and middle school students.

In partnership with the family, parish and civic community, the school assists students in the acquisition of knowledge, skills and values necessary to the development of a mature responsible individual.

Inspired by the example of St. Patrick as educator and missionary, students are presented with a two fold challenge; first, to fulfill their intellectual potential through the pursuit of truth and knowledge; and second, to fulfill their human potential by working for the common good in light of gospel values.

In concert with the Archdiocese of Louisville's strategic plan for lifelong formation and education, St.

Patrick School fosters an atmosphere where academic and cultural differences are acknowledged, respected and celebrated.

St. Patrick School recognizes the individuality of each student. The school seeks to balance academic and spiritual growth with concern for physical and emotional development.

St. Patrick School will provide and environment in which truth and love are developed together.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 665 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1988

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Student Body

Total Students

665 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: A beacon of Christ’s love.

St. Patrick School is an integral part of our parish's commitment to lifelong formation and education within a Catholic, Christian environment. Our mission is to emulate our patron, St. Patrick, through our professional staff, in partnership with the family. We will foster nurture a strong belief in God and prayer; work with all people; value all people because they are worthy of mutual acceptance; spread God's word through example; and provide all children with a quality academic program that prepares them for the future. St. Patrick School is a Catholic co-educational school serving elementary and middle school students. In partnership with the family, parish and civic community, the school assists students in the acquisition of knowledge, skills and values necessary to the development of a mature responsible individual. Inspired by the example of St. Patrick as educator and missionary, students are presented with a two fold challenge; first, to fulfill their intellectual potential through the pursuit of truth and knowledge; and second, to fulfill their human potential by working for the common good in light of gospel values. In concert with the Archdiocese of Louisville's strategic plan for lifelong formation and education, St. Patrick School fosters an atmosphere where academic and cultural differences are acknowledged, respected and celebrated. St. Patrick School recognizes the individuality of each student. The school seeks to balance academic and spiritual growth with concern for physical and emotional development. St. Patrick School will provide and environment in which truth and love are developed together.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Patrick School's ranking?

St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?

The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 4/27/2015

The greatest school out there. We love the principal. The school has really turned around in the last few years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 665 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $11,040 for elementary schools and $12,230 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).