Excellent
#15 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 2% of private schools
Bethany School
Elementary School
555 ALBION AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Ohio private schools
#15 of 713
In Cincinnati
#2 of 77
public schools
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Bethany School
Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bethany School
Bethany School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. Bethany School serves approximately 171 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethany School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 713 private schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Bethany School show 87% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 171 students, Bethany School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Bethany School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bethany School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bethany School compares to 146 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethany School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Princeton Community Middle School | 4.3 |
| Glendale Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary School | 6.5 |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Springdale Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Sharonville Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Instructional Resource Center | — |
| Cincinnati Classical Academy | 6.7 |
| Evendale Elementary School | 8.5 |
| Early Childhood Center | 6.7 |
| Winton Woods Primary | 5.3 |
| Winton Woods Elementary School | 4.2 |
| Winton Woods Intermediate School | 4.0 |
| Princeton Innovation Center | 5.4 |
| Hartwell School | 3.9 |
| Blue Ash Elementary | 9.0 |
| Finneytown Elementary | 6.1 |
| Finneytown Secondary Campus | 4.8 |
| Winton Woods Middle School | 4.0 |
Showing 20 of 146 schools. View all schools in Cincinnati
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test Scores OH OST (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
555 ALBION AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bethany School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hilltop Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Wyoming), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Woodlawn Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Vermont Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Wyoming), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 45246 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,150
Median Home Value
$189,700
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
13,925
College Educated
32.1%
Homeownership
55.9%
Avg Commute
19.8 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gates Mills Elementary School Gates Mills, OH | 8.8 |
| JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL Lyndhurst, OH | 8.8 |
| Newport Elementary School Newport, OH | 8.8 |
| South Elementary Hamden, OH | 8.8 |
| Southington Elementary School Southington, OH | 8.8 |
| THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL -DOHERTY CAMPUS Cincinnati, OH | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bethany School
What grades does Bethany School serve?
Bethany School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethany School?
Bethany School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethany School rank in OH?
Bethany School ranks #15 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Bethany School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethany School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethany School has 87% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Bethany School a private school?
Yes, Bethany School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethany School a religious school?
Bethany School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (513) 771-7462
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