Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Paul Catholic Continuation School
About the School
- St. Paul Catholic Continuation School in Leitchfield, KY enrolls 50 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1906, this Catholic co–ed school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- The school charges an annual tuition of $45,000 for its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Paul Catholic Continuation School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and maintains a Catholic religious affiliation.
- Among private schools in Kentucky, it ranks in the top 20% by founding date, reflecting its longanding presence in the local education community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Paul Catholic Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul Catholic Continuation School's ranking?
St. Paul Catholic Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Catholic Continuation School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Catholic Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Paul Catholic Continuation School is New Life Christian Academy (7.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarden (7.3 miles away)
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Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
106 E Walnut St
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 589-7905
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 5 students
Pentecostal
510 North Clinton St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 200-1463
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Mennonite
249 Antioch Rd
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-7000
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Amish
1220 Choncie Lee Rd
Caneyville, KY 42721
(212) 696-6820
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 5 students
Pentecostal
510 North Clinton St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 200-1463
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Baptist
6700 South Hwy 261
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-0061
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Baptist
156 Shelby Ave
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-6866
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 5 students
Pentecostal
510 North Clinton St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 200-1463
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Mennonite
249 Antioch Rd
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-7000
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Amish
1220 Choncie Lee Rd
Caneyville, KY 42721
(212) 696-6820
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
106 E Walnut St
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 589-7905
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14457 South Highway 259
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 257-8330
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
634 N Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4247
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
8943.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
8943.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 East Hwy 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
(270) 756-3020
8945.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13598 S. Hwy 259
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
Mc Daniels, KY 40152
(270) 756-3070
8946.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Vocational School
1915 E Hwy 60
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
Harned, KY 40144
(270) 756-2138
8946.5 miles
Gr: 8-12
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