St. James Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Saint James Catholic School partners with families to form courageous, intelligent and joyful saints for this world and the next. The faculty and staff foster the gifts of every student and form them by teaching and personal witness to seek the truth and choose the good, which leads to a life of true freedom as sons and daughters of God.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,411
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Catholic School
Pre-K	100
Kind	44
1	54
2	39
3	45
4	37
5	49
6	26
7	30
8	38

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Year Founded

1964

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

462 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

64%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,411

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Tuition Notes

This is the tuition rate for 1 Catholic child. There are discounts offered for additional children. Non-Catholic rates vary slightly. There is a discount offered to non-Catholic military families.

% on Financial Aid

23%

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Hartlage Moran

Admissions Associate

Jen Coen

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

BowlingCross Country

GolfSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Knights

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic TeamBook Bee

Chess ClubDrama Club

Engineers ClubMuseum Currators

Pep ClubQuick Recall

Arts and Music Programs:

Middle School Band

School Notes

A Tradition of Faith -SJS is the region's premier Catholic school, offering students three years of age through 8th grade a quality, Christ-centered education.SJS is guided and driven by a clearly communicated mission that embraces a Catholic Identity rooted in Gospel values, centered on the Eucharist, and committed to faith formation, academic excellence and service.SJS provides opportunities for students to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ through daily religion class, the personal witness of faculty and staff, participation in liturgical and communal prayer, and service to our local community.As a regional Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Louisville, we are faithful to all the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
A Tradition of Academic Excellence -SJS sets high standards and supports every student to grow every year. We are distinguished by academic excellence and believe that in a Christ-centered environment, each child can best reach their full potential.As a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School, we pride ourselves on the high academic achievement of our students.SJS graduates receive top honors in high school and college. Today, we are educating tomorrow's leaders.
A Tradition of Community -At SJS, education is a partnership between students, families and the community. We believe parents are the primary educators of their children and we seek to work with them to help each child become a lifelong learner.United in Christ, we are committed to forming the whole child academically, physically and spiritually.We are a community of learning and faith. Our school promotes genuine trust and collaboration among faculty and staff, with parents as the primary educators of their children, and with school board members that foster appreciation of different gifts that build up the community and strengthen academic excellence.

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How much does St. James Catholic School cost?

St. James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,411 for private students.

What schools are St. James Catholic School often compared to?

St. James Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like North Hardin Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. James Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. James Catholic School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. James Catholic School offer?

St. James Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. James Catholic School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,882 for elementary schools and $9,314 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).