Mater Dei Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Columbus, OH
3695 Elm St, Columbus, OH 43213
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 100% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Columbus
- Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
In Columbus, Ohio, Mater Dei Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 12 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Columbus. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 4.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Columbus
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mater Dei Academy whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Mater Dei Academy
What grades does Mater Dei Academy serve?
Mater Dei Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Mater Dei Academy?
About 12 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mater Dei Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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