Excellent
#19 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 8% of private schools
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School
Elementary School · Lexington, KY
A private elementary school in Lexington, KY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
423 W SHORT ST, Lexington, KY 40507
- 8.9:1 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 Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$34,543
Median home value
$391,000
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Bluegrass Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Sayre SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 133 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School is listed in Lexington, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lexington, KY, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School
What grades does Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School serve?
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School?
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School rank in KY?
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School ranks #19 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic 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 Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School a religious school?
Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (859) 254-9257
- Area population (ZIP 40507)
- 2,225
- Area median age
- 50.4
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 40507; 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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