St Michael School

We have been at CAL 7 years and it has been an amazing blessing in our whole families life! I can’t imagine sending my children anywhere else!

If your Christian faith matters and you want to nurture a genuine love of Jesus in your child, pursue a strong Bible-believing church and family discipleship. This school does not edify children spiritually, and leadership dysfunction risks creating resentment toward Christianity itself. Academics are below local public schools.Teachers are largely mission-driven but often young and inexperienced. Turnover is high due to low pay relative to public school pay. Our child lost academic ground while enrolled and recovered quickly after leaving for public school with more experienced educators.Discipline is inconsistent and often shows favoritism toward athletes or well-connected students. Bullying is inadequately addressed, including when evidence is clear.Affluence is expected at private schools, and this one is no exception. While not inherently bad, it can blind students to the realities most kids face, particularly in public schools. More money often brings more problems, and some students develop a strong sense of entitlement—very much a “born on third, thought they hit a triple” mindset.By the time we decided to leave I was very concerned that my kid was on the wrong track. A year later he has been recognized as student of the month, is in beta club, has a strong friend group and is much happier. Most importantly, his faith has also grown stronger since we left. Save the $150,000-$200,000 (K-12), invest in college, and pair public school with a strong church community. If choosing faith-based education in Louisville, the Catholic schools do it better with higher academic rigor.

Our family has had an outstanding experience at St. Edward. My children have consistently met—and often exceeded—their educational goals thanks to the dedicated teachers and staff who truly care about their growth. The support they receive academically and personally has made such a positive impact.What really sets St. Edward apart is the warm, family-like atmosphere. The community and parish are incredibly involved, creating a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose. It feels like everyone—students, parents, teachers, and parish members—is invested in helping our children succeed.St. Edward also offers a variety of fun and engaging events that keep students excited about learning. These activities bring joy into education and help nurture both academic curiosity and faith.We are also very impressed with the new and much-needed improvements happening to the school building this summer. It’s clear that St. Edward is committed to providing a modern, safe, and inspiring environment for students now and in the future.Overall, St. Edward has exceeded our expectations in every way. We feel grateful to be part of such a caring, faith-filled, and academically strong community. Highly recommend!

I'm so impressed with their approach to encourage the younger students with the help of the older students. This isn't just a school; it's not just a Christian school; it's not about just the faculty; it's not about just the students; it is ALL of this and more. Like a huge FAMILY, that teach manners and respect. Students will say good morning to those they pass in the hall. Just my child's first year, but I'm already planning out the next 12 years.