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St. Columbkille School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Parma, OH

6740 Broadview Rd Rear, Parma, OH 44134

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Parma

St. Columbkille School is a Catholic parish school in Parma, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 297 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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
297
Teachers
22.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13
Boys and girls
Coed · 127 girls, 170 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (13 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    406’11–12406’13–14391’15–16315’21–22297’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K39
    K28
    129
    241
    326
    440
    535
    630
    737
    831

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
    Asian1%
    Black1%

    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. Columbkille 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. Columbkille School

    What grades does St. Columbkille School serve?

    St. Columbkille School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Columbkille School?

    About 297 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Columbkille 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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