St. Mary's Central School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Saint Clairsville, OH
226 W Main St, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Serving families in Saint Clairsville since at least 2011
In Saint Clairsville, Ohio, St. Mary's Central School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 101 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% 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 Steubenville. The school day runs about 6.5 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
- 101
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 51 girls, 50 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Steubenville
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% 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's 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's Central School
What grades does St. Mary's Central School serve?
St. Mary's Central School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary's Central School?
About 101 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's 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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