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St. Paul School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7

Salem, OH

925 E State St, Salem, OH 44460

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Ohio

In Salem, Ohio, St. Paul School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 102 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Youngstown. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 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–7
Students
102
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 49 girls, 53 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% 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

    107’11–1273’13–1480’17–18119’21–22102’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K17
    112
    213
    310
    420
    510
    611
    79

    Student body

    White74%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races3%
    Black1%

    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. Paul School whether it takes part.

    More about Ohio's programs →

    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. Paul School

    What grades does St. Paul School serve?

    St. Paul School serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend St. Paul School?

    About 102 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul 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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