St. Anthony of Padua
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lorain, OH
1339 E Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lorain
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Ohio
St. Anthony of Padua is a Catholic diocesan school in Lorain, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 223 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 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–8
- Students
- 223
- Teachers
- 20.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 112 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
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 St. Anthony of Padua 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 St. Anthony of Padua
What grades does St. Anthony of Padua serve?
St. Anthony of Padua serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Anthony of Padua?
About 223 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Anthony of Padua?
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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