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St. Mary School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Cincinnati, OH

2845 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 47 Catholic schools in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, Ohio, St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 480 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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
480
Teachers
24.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 242 girls, 238 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    496’13–14466’15–16467’17–18454’19–20464’21–22480’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K58
    160
    259
    351
    459
    552
    647
    747
    847

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Black2%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    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.

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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. Mary School

    What grades does St. Mary School serve?

    St. Mary School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary School?

    About 480 students, with 19 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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