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St. Bernadette School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5

Lancaster, OH

1325 Wheeling Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Ohio

St. Bernadette School is a Catholic parish school in Lancaster, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 112 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Columbus. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 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–5
Students
112
Teachers
9.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 62 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    128’11–12118’13–1470’17–1888’19–20112’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K18
    125
    212
    326
    415
    516

    Student body

    White92%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    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. Bernadette School 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 St. Bernadette School

    What grades does St. Bernadette School serve?

    St. Bernadette School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Bernadette School?

    About 112 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Bernadette 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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