John Paul II Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Louisville, KY
3525 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40220
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
- One of the most diverse private schools in Kentucky
- Serving families in Louisville since at least 2011
John Paul II Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Louisville, Kentucky, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 132 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 132
- Teachers
- 15.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Louisville
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.
- Compared with 76 Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about John Paul II Academy
What grades does John Paul II Academy serve?
John Paul II Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend John Paul II Academy?
About 132 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at John Paul II Academy?
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