St. Dominic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Shaker Heights, OH
3455 Norwood Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Shaker Heights
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Shaker Heights since at least 2011
In Shaker Heights, Ohio, St. Dominic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 204 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 204
- Teachers
- 15.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 93 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (13 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% 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. Dominic 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. Dominic School
What grades does St. Dominic School serve?
St. Dominic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Dominic School?
About 204 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Dominic 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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