St. Charles Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lima, OH
2175 W Elm St, Lima, OH 45805
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Lima
- Serving families in Lima since at least 2011
In Lima, Ohio, St. Charles Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 370 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Toledo. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 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–8
- Students
- 370
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 153 girls, 217 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Toledo
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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. Charles Catholic 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 St. Charles Catholic School
What grades does St. Charles Catholic School serve?
St. Charles Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Charles Catholic School?
About 370 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Charles Catholic 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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