Owensboro Catholic Schools share in the mission of the Church in cooperation with families to provide a religious and academic education, which prepares students to become responsible members of the family, Church and community.
The philosophy of the Owensboro Catholic Schools is one centered on the total development of the Christian child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, emotional and physical.
It is our belief that the function of the educator is to nurture this development of students as persons of the community, supporting and building on the faith-life of the child which is begun in the home.
We believe in the importance of a stable environment in which each member of the school family will be comforted and challenged by the Gospel message.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked KY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
403 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
21 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Aces
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 often compared to?
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is often viewed alongside schools like Maximilian Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3's ranking?
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3?
The application deadline for Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 vs. Maximilian Montessori Academy
The nearest high school to Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 is Owensboro Catholic High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Owensboro Catholic Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maximilian Montessori Academy (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maximilian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students Tuition listed
Owensboro Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Owensboro Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-3215
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Newburgh Christian School
(Christian)
4544 Old S.R. 261
Newburgh, IN 47629
(812) 842-0455
Newburgh, IN 47629
(812) 842-0455
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
117 S 2nd St
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-1190
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-1190
23.9 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 5 students
10644 Lincoln Avenue
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 477-7777
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 477-7777
24.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,156 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School ![Holy Spirit School Photo - Holy Spirit School]( "Holy Spirit School Photo - Holy Spirit School")
(Catholic)
1760 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-9082
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-9082
27.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 171 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
2540 Christie Pl
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-0480
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maximilian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
525 E 23rd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6989
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 308 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Bethabara Baptist Church
(Baptist)
2946 Kentucky 142
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 729-2159
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 729-2159
7.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maximilian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
1401b Spring Bank Dr Ste 4
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 689-1402
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 685-4002
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
St. Bernard School/diocese
(Catholic)
547 Elm St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2501
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2501
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Tuition listed
Mary Carrico Memorial School
(Catholic)
9546 Highway 144
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 281-5526
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
St. Mary Of The Woods School
(Catholic)
10521 Franklin St
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 233-5253
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Fielding Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
8923.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
8924.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9190 Us 60 E
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
Spottsville, KY 42458
(270) 831-5136
8924.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 State St
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8921
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8921
8926.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3344 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331
8927.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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