St. Mary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Paris, KY
1121 Main St, Paris, KY 40361
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
- Serving families in Paris since at least 2011
In Paris, Kentucky, St. Mary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lexington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 6.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 32 girls, 29 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lexington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% 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
- American Montessori Society
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 School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 61 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary School?
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