Very Good
#34 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 15% of private schools
St Mary School System
School · Paducah, KY
A private school in Paducah, KY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1243 ELMDALE RD, Paducah, KY 42003
- 7.8:1 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 Mary School System 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choices Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Mccracken Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Paducah Head Start PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK | 3.3 mi | 241 | 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 School System is listed in Paducah, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary School System
St Mary School System is a private school in Paducah, KY, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary School System
What grades does St Mary School System serve?
St Mary School System serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Mary School System?
St Mary School System has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary School System?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary School System is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary School System rank in KY?
St Mary School System ranks #34 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is St Mary School System's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary School System has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School System a private school?
Yes, St Mary School System 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 School System a religious school?
St Mary School System has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McCracken County
- Phone
- (270) 442-1681
- 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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