Mary Carrico Catholic School

OVERVIEW
Mary Carrico Catholic School is a private Catholic parish school located at 9546 State Route 144, Philpot, KY 42366, serving students in Preschool (ages 3-4) through Grade 8. 
The school’s mission states: “Mary Carrico Catholic School strives to provide an environment for a quality faith-based academic education that prepares its students to become successful in living the Gospel of Christ, and capable of success in all aspects of life.”

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE

• The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 12 : 1 (96 students and 7.9 full-time teachers according to latest NCES data) as of 2023-24.

• Small size and personalized attention: families frequently reference the “family-like atmosphere” and that children receive more one-on-one time with teachers.

• Faith-based and academically oriented: The school offers a Christ-centered environment and integrates faith formation alongside academics, art, music, Spanish, and leadership opportunities.

• Convenient continuity for families: With preschool through 8th grade on the same campus, children can progress in a stable environment.

• Located in rural Daviess County (near Owensboro area), providing a Catholic schooling option outside a major urban center.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mary Carrico Catholic School
9546 State Route 144
Philpot, KY 42366
📞 (270) 281-5526 
🌐 marycarrico.org

ADDITIONAL REVIEW SITES

• Niche: Mary Carrico Catholic School — https://www.niche.com/k12/mary-carrico-catholic-school-philpot-ky/

• Private School Review: Mary Carrico Catholic School Profile — https://www.privateschoolreview.com/mary-carrico-catholic-school-philpot-ky/

• Homes.com profile: Mary Carrico Catholic School — https://www.homes.com/school/philpot-ky/mary-carrico-catholic-school/