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#157 of 218 private schools in KY
St Mary of the Woods School
Elementary School · Whitesville, KY
A private elementary school in Whitesville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
10521 FRANKLIN ST, Whitesville, KY 42378
- 13.1:1 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.
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Where St Mary of the Woods 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average291/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,892
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42378; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 371 | 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 Mary of the Woods School is listed in Whitesville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary of the Woods School
St Mary of the Woods School is a private elementary school in Whitesville, KY, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary of the Woods School
What grades does St Mary of the Woods School serve?
St Mary of the Woods School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary of the Woods School?
St Mary of the Woods School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Woods School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary of the Woods School rank in KY?
St Mary of the Woods School ranks #157 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is St Mary of the Woods School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary of the Woods School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 of the Woods School a private school?
Yes, St Mary of the Woods 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 of the Woods School a religious school?
St Mary of the Woods School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Daviess County
- Phone
- (270) 233-5253
- Area population (ZIP 42378)
- 3,810
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 42378; 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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