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St. Anthony of Padua School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Lorain, OH

1339 E Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Lorain since at least 2011

In Lorain, Ohio, St. Anthony of Padua School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 216 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 162 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
216
Teachers
14.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 108 girls, 108 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
162 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    230’11–12218’13–14217’15–16218’17–18217’19–20216’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K22
    129
    228
    328
    422
    528
    614
    724
    821

    Student body

    White42%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    Two or more races20%
    Black9%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    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 School whether it takes part.

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    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 St. Anthony of Padua School

    What grades does St. Anthony of Padua School serve?

    St. Anthony of Padua School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Anthony of Padua School?

    About 216 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Anthony of Padua 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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