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St. Gabriel School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mentor, OH

9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Mentor

In Mentor, Ohio, St. Gabriel School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 521 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 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
521
Teachers
29.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 286 girls, 235 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    766’11–12751’13–14502’19–20513’21–22521’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K72
    167
    273
    350
    460
    555
    642
    754
    848

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    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. Gabriel 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. Gabriel School

    What grades does St. Gabriel School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Gabriel School?

    About 521 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Gabriel 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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