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The Goddard School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Cincinnati, OH

1280 Nagel Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The largest preschool in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, Ohio, The Goddard School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 20 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 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–K
Students
20
Teachers
2.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 10 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 76% of preschool programs in Ohio.
    • Compared with 75 preschool programs in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    20’17–1824’19–2027’21–2220’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K190
    K20

    Student body

    White80%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Asian10%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Goddard School whether it takes part.

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    • 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 The Goddard School

    What grades does The Goddard School serve?

    The Goddard School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend The Goddard School?

    About 20 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Goddard 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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