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St. Joseph School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bowling Green, KY

416 Church Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Overall grade: B+

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  • B-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Bowling Green

In Bowling Green, Kentucky, St. Joseph School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 269 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Owensboro. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
269
Teachers
21.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 137 girls, 132 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.
    • Compared with 76 Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K60
    K27
    131
    229
    339
    427
    524
    634
    730
    828

    Student body

    White67%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races4%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    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 269 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?

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