St. Mary School
Parish school · Grades 1–8
Berea, OH
265 Baker St, Berea, OH 44017
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Serving families in Berea since at least 2011
St. Mary School is a Catholic parish school in Berea, Ohio, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 163 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% 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. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (11 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 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 School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 163 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary 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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