St. Edward School

The mission of St. Edward Parish School is to provide a Catholic education with Christian values rooted in a tradition of academic excellence for the children of the Jeffersontown area from Kindergarten through grade eight.
Our goals are to build a community of faith among students, teachers, and parents, thus enabling students to develop a sense of self-worth and recognize their talents and abilities as unique children of God; to provide a nurturing environment in which doctrine and basic Christian values can be taught in a unique, challenging, and diversified program in order to meet the demands of the present and future with confidence; and to encourage students to be responsible members of the global community by involvement in projects to serve others and themselves.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked KY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
406 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
St. Edward School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Edward School's ranking?
St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Edward School?
The application deadline for St. Edward School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked KY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $10,275 for elementary schools and $11,345 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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