St. Rose School in Louisville, KY, is a Catholic co–educational private school serving grades PK through 8 in a central city setting.
The school enrolls 166 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by 10 teaching staff.
Rose School has a udent population with 2.4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Louisville community.
The school provides a regular elementary and secondary program aligned with Catholic religious affiliation.
Located near other PK–8 and secondary schools,. Rose offers an option for families seeking a Catholic private school in central Louisville.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Rose School?
The application deadline for St. Rose School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Rose School is St. Xavier High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Stephen Martyr School (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1609 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 637-4712
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Martyr School
(Catholic)
2931 Pindell Ave
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 635-7141
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 635-7141
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
115 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1011 Cherokee Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(150) 245-6699
Louisville, KY 40204
(150) 245-6699
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
1800 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-2850
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
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