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#94 of 218 private schools in KY

Top 43% of private schools

St Mary Elementary School

Elementary School · Paducah, KY

A private elementary school in Paducah, KY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

377 HIGHLAND BLVD, Paducah, KY 42003

  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index33%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment173
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Mary Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,095/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paducah), 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

$54,052

Median home value

$160,700

Median rent

$696/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White81.5%
Two or More6.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Black3.5%
Asian3.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Mary School SystemPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.2 mi335Compare →
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–30.9 mi489Compare →
Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.1 mi608Compare →
Morgan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.4 mi375Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Mary Elementary School is listed in Paducah, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary Elementary School

St Mary Elementary School is a private elementary school in Paducah, KY, serving approximately 173 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary Elementary School

What grades does St Mary Elementary School serve?

St Mary Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Mary Elementary School?

St Mary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Elementary School rank in KY?

St Mary Elementary School ranks #94 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is St Mary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Elementary 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 Mary Elementary School a religious school?

St Mary Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
173
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
McCracken County
Area population (ZIP 42003)
29,384
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
41.1
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 42003; 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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