St Mary School

1121 Main Street

Paris, KY 40361

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-5
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on February 15, 2021

When the Covid-19 pandemic began, and every school in our county switched to a virtual learning platform, we reached out to St. Mary School. What a blessing in disguise. My daughter loves attending St. Mary School, and we will continue to send her here, regardless of the other schools re-opening plans. The small classroom sizes provide more one-on-one attention for the students; the uniforms give them a sense of belonging. The structure and stability hold them accountable for their actions, building character. Not only is my child succeeding academically, but her faith has also grown tremendously despite coming from a Christian background.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2011

St. Mary School, while not without the typical issues of many nonpublic schools whennit comes to financial situations, is a top notch school. Most of the teachers hold a Master's Degree or higher in Education. The students are taught compassion for eachother and the world around them while excelling in academics. The school has produced many students who have gone on to be valedictorian and salutatorian in high school. Low teacher/child ratios result in higher quality education. The positive atmosphere fueled by a top notch faculty and new principal are setting a tone for an amazing future for the school. If your main concerns for your child's education include lunch and recess facilities. St. Mary School is not for you.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2011

A new principal and new start for a long-established small town Catholic school. Although not free from struggles that are common to parish schools or to small town politics, the quality of the school community is outstanding. If you think a school is a just building, or you kids don't have the moxie to walk a block in the winter, then its not the place for you. If you want your children to be challenged in a respectful environment, and to be exposed to committed teachers and successful parents of a strong Catholic faith community, this is the place!
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2010

This school is not up with other private school curriculums. I have checked other private schools and I am very upset to be paying this kind of tuition for what I am getting. Teachers are not evaluated, the principal says one thing and does another. The school is in major debt they have no cafeteria, gym, and music consists of singing hymns. The school needs new administration or it won't last, enrollment continues to drop.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2010

St Mary School falls short of being a good school for several reasons. It does not have a cafeteria, forcing children to eat at their desks; it does not have adequately-sized classrooms making it impossible to include more modern technology in he classrooms; the play area is asphalt with no play/climbing stuctures. There is no gymnasium forcing the children to walk three blocks to the local YMCA in all weather. The school does not have a full-time principle. This has created a situation whereby unqualified staff has taken on administrative responsibilities. That lack of management has fostered an environment where gossip and personal judgment by the staff and teachers is an acceptable part of the school's culture. The school has a history of extreme financial difficulties due to the number of families who have left the school.