St. James Catholic School

OVERVIEW
St. James Catholic School is a private Catholic parish school located at 401 Robinbrooke Boulevard, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. The school serves students from preschool (PK3) through grade 8 and partners with families to foster faith, academic excellence, and community in its students.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE

• Founded in 1870, St. James has a long-standing tradition of Catholic education in the Elizabethtown / Hardin County region.

• Enrollment is approximately 440 students from PK3-8, with about 24% of families being military, around 30% of students receiving financial aid, and about 20 students per average class size.

• The learning community emphasizes forming “courageous, intelligent and joyful saints,” integrating faith, scholarship and character development.

• The curriculum features a strong core academic program along with enrichment in technology, arts, athletics, and faith formation.

• The school draws families from multiple parishes and maintains a supportive, family-oriented campus culture, with many teachers holding advanced degrees and a student:teacher ratio around 16-17 : 1.

CONTACT INFORMATION
St. James Catholic School
401 Robinbrooke Boulevard
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
📞 (270) 765-7011
🌐 [School website]

ADDITIONAL REVIEW SITES

• Niche: St. James Catholic School — https://www.niche.com/k12/st-james-catholic-school-elizabethtown-ky/

• Private School Review: St. James Catholic School Profile — https://www.privateschoolreview.com/st-james-catholic-school-profile/