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#188 of 218 private schools in KY

St Patrick School

Elementary School

1000 N BECKLEY STATION RD, Louisville, KY 40245

Private

Enrollment

602

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kentucky private schools

#188 of 218

In Louisville

#59 of 62

public schools

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St Patrick School

4.8/10

Elementary School in Louisville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Stopher Elementary

6.9/10

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Hite Elementary

5.9/10

2.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St Patrick School

St Patrick School is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY. St Patrick School serves approximately 602 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 218 private schools in KY.

How it compares1.5 pts below KY schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • KY avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Patrick 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

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How St Patrick School compares to 141 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
602
This School
vs
482
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Black 0.3% vs 0%
St Patrick School Louisville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Patrick School (this school) 4.8
Stopher Elementary 6.9
Hite Elementary 5.9
Middletown Elementary 4.8
Bellewood
Crosby Middle 5.8
Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst 5.1
Chancey Elementary 3.7
Zachary Taylor Elementary 4.5
Bowen Elementary 7.1
Cochrane Elementary 5.2
Lowe Elementary 7.2
Westport Early Childhood Center 5.3
Tully Elementary 8.3
The Brook-KMI 4.5
Westport Middle 6.9
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary 4.2
The Phoenix School of Discovery 5.9
Jeffersontown Elementary 3.2
Carrithers Middle 4.3
Norton Elementary 9.2

Showing 20 of 141 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

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)
C 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 602
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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)

White 94.0%
Hispanic 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.0%
Black 0.3%
Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 N BECKLEY STATION RD, Louisville, KY 40245

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Patrick School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Anchorage Independent Public School (rated 9.1/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Anchorage), which scores notably higher. Another option is Crestwood Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Crestwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kenwood Station Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Crestwood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Stopher Elementary Louisville 1.2 mi 6.9
Hite Elementary Louisville 2.6 mi 5.9
Eastern High Louisville 2.6 mi 6.1
COVENANT CLASSICAL ACADEMY Pewee Valley 3.5 mi 7.3
JUBILEE ACADEMY Pewee Valley 3.7 mi 5.7
ST ALOYSIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pewee Valley 4.0 mi 6.3
Middletown Elementary Louisville 3.4 mi 4.8
SUMMIT ACADEMY OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Louisville 3.5 mi 8.4
MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Louisville 3.6 mi
Anchorage Independent Public School Anchorage 3.6 mi 9.1
Bellewood Louisville 3.7 mi
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Louisville 4.6 mi 3.7
Crestwood Elementary School Crestwood 5.0 mi 8.6
Crosby Middle Louisville 4.2 mi 5.8
Chancey Elementary Louisville 4.9 mi 3.7
South Oldham Middle School Crestwood 5.5 mi 7.2
South Oldham High School Crestwood 5.6 mi 7.5
Camden Station Elementary School Crestwood 5.6 mi 6.9
Kenwood Station Elementary School Crestwood 5.7 mi 8.1
Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst Louisville 4.6 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 40245 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,171

Median Home Value

$432,900

Median Rent

$1,605/mo

Population

39,261

College Educated

59%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Median Age

40.8

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Brandeis Elementary Louisville, KY 4.8
Chandlers Elementary School Russellville, KY 4.8
Chenoweth Elementary Louisville, KY 4.8
James Lane Allen Elementary School Lexington, KY 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Patrick School

What grades does St Patrick School serve?

St Patrick School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patrick School?

St Patrick School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick School rank in KY?

St Patrick School ranks #188 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is St Patrick School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patrick School a private school?

Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick School a religious school?

St Patrick School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
5 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
12 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
602
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Jefferson County

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