St. James the Greater School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Cincinnati, OH
6111 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Cincinnati since at least 2011
In Cincinnati, Ohio, St. James the Greater School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 622 students attend, with roughly 15 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 7 hours, 169 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
- 622
- Teachers
- 42.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 297 girls, 325 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% 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
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James the Greater 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. James the Greater School
What grades does St. James the Greater School serve?
St. James the Greater School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. James the Greater School?
About 622 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James the Greater 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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