Excellent
#15 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 6% of private schools
St Francis School
School
233 W BROADWAY, Louisville, KY 40202
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#15 of 218
In Louisville
#7 of 62
public schools
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About St Francis School
St Francis School is a private school in Louisville, KY. St Francis School serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- KY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, St Francis School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Francis School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Francis School compares to 157 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Francis School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Ackerly | — |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center | 5.3 |
| J. Graham Brown School | 8.7 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy | — |
| Pathfinder School of Innovation | 5.4 |
| Engelhard Elementary | 3.4 |
| Meyzeek Middle | 6.8 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce | — |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy | 6.5 |
| Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary | 2.4 |
| Grace M. James Academy of Excellence | 8.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts | 7.9 |
| Breckinridge Metropolitan High | 5.3 |
| Home of the Innocents Discovery | — |
| Home of the Innocents School | — |
| Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School | 2.8 |
| Cochran Elementary | 6.6 |
| Noe Middle | 7.9 |
| Jefferson County Traditional Middle | 5.4 |
| duPont Manual High | 9.3 |
Showing 20 of 157 schools. View all schools in Louisville
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
233 W BROADWAY, Louisville, KY 40202
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Francis School may also want to explore other schools in the area. J. Graham Brown School (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pathfinder School of Innovation (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,382
Median Home Value
$340,000
Median Rent
$881/mo
Population
7,109
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
8.2%
Poverty Rate
38.1%
Median Age
39.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cloverport Independent School Cloverport, KY | 8.2 |
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOL, GOSHEN CAMPUS Goshen, KY | 8.3 |
| THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Frankfort, KY | 8.0 |
| Burgin Independent School Burgin, KY | 7.8 |
| SAYRE SCHOOL Lexington, KY | 7.8 |
| Buckhorn School Buckhorn, KY | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Francis School
What grades does St Francis School serve?
St Francis School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend St Francis School?
St Francis School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis School rank in KY?
St Francis School ranks #15 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is St Francis School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis School a private school?
Yes, St Francis School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Francis School a religious school?
No, St Francis School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 736-1000
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