St. Mary Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Prospect, KY
11311 Saint Mary Ln, Prospect, KY 40059
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Prospect
St. Mary Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Prospect, Kentucky, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 428 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 428
- Teachers
- 25 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 235 girls, 193 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Louisville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% 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 2013–14.
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 St. Mary Academy
What grades does St. Mary Academy serve?
St. Mary Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Academy?
About 428 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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