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St. Philip School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Melbourne, KY

5744 Mary Ingles Hwy, Melbourne, KY 41059

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
  • Serving families in Melbourne since at least 2011

St. Philip School is a Catholic diocesan school in Melbourne, Kentucky, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 76 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Covington. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
76
Teachers
6.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.
    • Compared with 76 Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.

    Students by survey year

    77’11–1284’13–1483’15–1671’17–1873’19–2078’21–2276’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K9
    111
    27
    313
    410
    53
    69
    77
    87

    Student body

    White99%
    Black1%

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    What grades does St. Philip School serve?

    St. Philip School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Philip School?

    About 76 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Philip School?

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