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St. Ignatius School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cincinnati, OH

5222 N Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • The largest of 306 Catholic schools in Ohio
  • The largest Catholic school in Cincinnati
  • Serving families in Cincinnati since at least 2011

In Cincinnati, Ohio, St. Ignatius School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 1,051 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 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
1,051
Teachers
73 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 527 girls, 524 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    1,010’11–121,020’13–141,048’15–161,035’17–181,056’19–201,040’21–221,051’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K114
    K117
    1120
    2114
    3119
    4109
    5118
    6120
    7120
    8114

    Student body

    White94%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian2%
    Black2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%
    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. Ignatius 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. Ignatius School

    What grades does St. Ignatius School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Ignatius School?

    About 1,051 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ignatius 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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