St. Gerard School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lima, OH
1311 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lima
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Ohio
In Lima, Ohio, St. Gerard School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 193 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Toledo. The school day runs about 6 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
- 193
- Teachers
- 16.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 108 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Toledo
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% 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 2019–20.
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. Gerard 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. Gerard School
What grades does St. Gerard School serve?
St. Gerard School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Gerard School?
About 193 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Gerard 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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