Below Average
#205 of 218 private schools in KY
St Joseph School
Elementary School · Bardstown, KY
A private elementary school in Bardstown, KY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
320 W STEPHEN FOSTER AVE, Bardstown, KY 40004
- 178:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Joseph School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,222
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Bardstown Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.9 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Bardstown Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–1 | 0.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Bardstown Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Joseph School is listed in Bardstown, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Bardstown, KY, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 178:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph School
What grades does St Joseph School serve?
St Joseph School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph School?
St Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 178:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph School rank in KY?
St Joseph School ranks #205 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Joseph School a religious school?
St Joseph School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 178:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nelson County
- Phone
- (502) 348-5994
- Area population (ZIP 40004)
- 30,345
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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