It is a true honor to serve as Principal of John Paul II Academy of Louisville and to be part of a community so deeply rooted in faith, character, and service. With more than 32 years in public education, I have been blessed to serve students and families in many roles—including high school social studies teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and principal—each experience shaping my belief that schools thrive when relationships, high expectations, and care for the whole child are at the center.
I look forward to continuing the great work already underway at John Paul II Academy and to serving our students, families, and parish community as we move forward together—forming Titans who live their faith, pursue excellence, and serve others with compassion.
Warm Regards,
Bill Perkins, Principal
Principal
Director of Financial Aid
Administrative Assistant
For more information about John Paul II Academy, please feel free to review our handbook.
If you are interested in attending John Paul II Academy but are concerned about the cost of tuition, ask about tuition assistance opportunities for your family.
The Catholic Education Foundation and its funding partners awarded $6.4 million in tuition assistance to over 3,100 students throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville for this school year.
Call Ann Boone at 502-452-1712, ext. 24 for more information.
Yes. John Paul II Academy accepts students throughout the school year as space becomes available.
To get started, submit your inquiry or application. Our team will follow up to schedule a tour and next steps.
We offer rolling admissions, so there isn’t a single application deadline.
For the best chance at placement and financial aid, we recommend starting early by scheduling a visit and submitting an inquiry or application.
Our admissions process is relational and welcoming.
After you schedule a visit, you’ll meet with our Principal, Bill Perkins, to ask questions and determine if John Paul II Academy is the right fit for your family.
No. John Paul II Academy welcomes families from all backgrounds.
Because we are a Catholic school, faith and service are central to daily life, and students participate in the spiritual life of the school community.
2026-2027 Tuition rates for grades K-8
One child $8,160.00
Two children $12,697.00
Three children $15,842.00
Four+ children $16,807.00
We offer a $500 tuition incentive discount for referring families who have their name listed on the registration form of a new family with children in grades K-8. The discount will be applied towards the may payment, provided the family remains at John Paul II Academy for the entire year and their finances remain current.
In addition, if you have a child currently attending John Paul II Academy in grades pre-k or kindergarten, who remain at John Paul II Academy for the upcoming school year, you will receive a $500 discount. This discount will be reflected in your total cost of education.
Start by scheduling a visit to tour our campus.
When you’re ready, submit your inquiry or application. We’ll contact you to guide you through the remaining steps, including screening and any financial aid questions.
New students are given a screening to ensure proper grade placement.
At the time of screening, we ask families to provide a current report card and the most recent standardized test score (if applicable) for review.
Students are accepted throughout the school year, provided space is available. Have questions or ready to apply? Submit your inquiry or application here. Upon receiving this, you will be contacted by the school to set up a tour with the principal.
We do not require a traditional entrance exam.
New students complete a screening to ensure proper grade placement, and families meet with our Principal as part of the visit process.
For the most up-to-date information on class sizes and student-to-teacher ratios by grade level, please contact our admissions team.
If a grade level is full, we may maintain a waitlist and will contact families as space becomes available.
The best next step is to schedule a visit and submit an inquiry so we can keep you updated.
When completing the application and screening process, families may be asked to provide:
Additional forms or records may be requested as part of enrollment and registration.
We are accepting applications for Pre-K through 8th grade.
For Pre-K eligibility and age cutoffs, please contact the admissions team and we’ll gladly walk you through the details.
We welcome families from all backgrounds and encourage anyone interested to apply.