St. Mary Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chardon, OH
401 N St, Chardon, OH 44024
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Serving families in Chardon since at least 2011
In Chardon, Ohio, St. Mary Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 164 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 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
- 164
- Teachers
- 14.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 88 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% 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
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. Mary Elementary 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 Elementary School
What grades does St. Mary Elementary School serve?
St. Mary Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Elementary School?
About 164 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Elementary 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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