St. Mary Of The Woods School in Whitesville, KY, serves 290 udents in grades PK through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and provides co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs.
With 17 teachers, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1.
udents of color represent 4.61% of the total enrollment at this rural Kentucky private school.
Mary Of The Woods School is located near other PK–8 schools, including Mary Carrico Memorial School in Philpot, KY, 6.5 miles away.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Of The Woods School often compared to?
St. Mary Of The Woods School is often viewed alongside schools like Mary Carrico Memorial School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of The Woods School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Of The Woods School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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