St. James Academy (2026 Profile)

4049 S 5th St
Louisville, KY 40214

Tel: (502) 363-3157

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St. James Academy serves 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of St.

James Academy is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. James Academy?

The application deadline for St. James Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. James Academy located?

St. James Academy is located in the Wyandotte neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 1 other private schools located in Wyandotte.

People that viewed St. James Academy also viewed these schools: St. Nicholas Academy, Notre Dame Academy, St. Paul Catholic School, St. Andrew Academy and St. Rita Elementary School.

The nearest high school to St. James Academy is Village School of Louisville (1.8 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is Most Blessed Sacrament School (0.6 miles away)

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Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $11,175 for elementary schools and $12,444 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).