St. Mary Central School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Martins Ferry, OH
24 N 4th St, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Martins Ferry
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Serving families in Martins Ferry since at least 2011
In Martins Ferry, Ohio, St. Mary Central School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 88 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Steubenville. The school day runs about 6 hours, 175 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
- 88
- Teachers
- 11.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Steubenville
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% 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. Mary Central 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. Mary Central School
What grades does St. Mary Central School serve?
St. Mary Central School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Central School?
About 88 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Central 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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