St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bardstown, KY
320 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Bardstown
- Serving families in Bardstown since at least 2011
In Bardstown, Kentucky, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 371 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Louisville. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 371
- Teachers
- 23.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 161 girls, 210 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Louisville
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% 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
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 St. Joseph School
What grades does St. Joseph School serve?
St. Joseph School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph School?
About 371 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?
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