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My Place to Be

Religious school · Grades K–12

Newark, OH

17 N Chalfant Rd, Newark, OH 43055

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 4 students per teacher

My Place to Be is a faith-based private school in Newark, Ohio, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 38 students and around 4 students per teacher. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 171 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
38
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
Other religious
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    Students by grade

    K1
    11
    24
    44
    52
    66
    72
    87
    93
    104
    112
    122

    Student body

    White97%
    Black3%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask My Place to Be whether it takes part.

    More about Ohio's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about My Place to Be

    What grades does My Place to Be serve?

    My Place to Be serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend My Place to Be?

    About 38 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at My Place to Be?

    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.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

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