Our Lady of the Elms School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Akron, OH
1375 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44313
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Akron since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Akron, Ohio, Our Lady of the Elms School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 293 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 66% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 293
- Teachers
- 35.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic schools in Ohio (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Catholic schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 22 Catholic schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Accelerated Christian Education
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of the Elms School 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 Our Lady of the Elms School
What grades does Our Lady of the Elms School serve?
Our Lady of the Elms School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Elms School?
About 293 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of the Elms School?
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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