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#60 of 218 private schools in KY

Top 27% of private schools

Sts Peter & Paul School

Elementary School · Hopkinsville, KY

A private elementary school in Hopkinsville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

811 E 7TH ST, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

  • 10.1:1 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)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
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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Enrollment105
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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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The neighborhood

Where Sts Peter & Paul 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,958/100K

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

$49,872

Median home value

$147,400

Median rent

$866/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

55.6%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White64.8%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian4.8%
Black3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Episcopal Church KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi5Compare →
Christian County Home/hospitalEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–121.1 mi44Compare →
Christian County Public Schools VlaEnrollment path unverified2.4K–121.1 mi262Compare →

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.

Sts Peter & Paul School is listed in Hopkinsville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sts Peter & Paul School

Sts Peter & Paul School is a private elementary school in Hopkinsville, KY, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sts Peter & Paul School

What grades does Sts Peter & Paul School serve?

Sts Peter & Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sts Peter & Paul School?

Sts Peter & Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sts Peter & Paul School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sts Peter & Paul School is 10.1:1. 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 School rank in KY?

Sts Peter & Paul School ranks #60 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Sts Peter & Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sts Peter & Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 School a private school?

Yes, Sts Peter & Paul 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 School a religious school?

Sts Peter & Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
105
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Christian County
Area population (ZIP 42240)
41,510
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
35.4
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 42240; 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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