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#374 of 713 private schools in OH

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School

Elementary School

927 ELLISON AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

318

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

318

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#374 of 713

In Cincinnati

#56 of 77

public schools

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About Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School serves approximately 318 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it comparesOn par with OH schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary 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.

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How Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School compares to 152 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

This School

17.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

318

This School

527

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%

Black 3.1% vs 0%

Asian 0.3% vs 0%

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School (this school)	—	318	14.5:1	6.6
Kilgour School	0.7 mi	567	18.3:1	9.5
Clark Montessori High School	0.9 mi	751	19.3:1	5.0
Riverview East Academy	1.0 mi	487	11.9:1	4.0
Hyde Park School	1.1 mi	574	17.9:1	8.1
Withrow University High School	1.5 mi	1,328	15.8:1	2.8
Academy Of World Languages School	1.8 mi	548	14.1:1	4.8
Evanston Academy	2.2 mi	261	13.1:1	7.0
Mariemont Junior High School	2.2 mi	252	14:1	9.8
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati	2.4 mi	354	12.6:1	5.5
Walnut Hills High School	2.8 mi	2,500	19.2:1	8.7
Frederick Douglass School	2.9 mi	247	11.2:1	4.2
Shroder High School	2.9 mi	743	16.9:1	4.2
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students	2.9 mi	336	12:1	7.2
John P. Parker School	3.0 mi	362	15.7:1	6.8
Mariemont Elementary School	3.1 mi	499	17.2:1	9.6
Dampe Community School	3.2 mi	102	25.5:1	2.1
Priority High School	3.2 mi	170	56.7:1	3.5
Lighthouse School	3.3 mi	55	6.1:1	5.5
Sands Montessori School	3.7 mi	678	22.6:1	8.5
Mt. Washington School	3.7 mi	286	14.3:1	6.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,273

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 318

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 91.5%

Hispanic 3.5%

Black 3.1%

Pacific Islander 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

927 ELLISON AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kilgour School (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sharpsburg Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Norwood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST URSULA VILLA SCHOOL Cincinnati	0.6 mi	338	6.9
Kilgour School Cincinnati	0.7 mi	567	9.5
Clark Montessori High School Cincinnati	0.9 mi	751	5.0
ST MARY SCHOOL Cincinnati	0.9 mi	464	5.3
Riverview East Academy Cincinnati	1.0 mi	487	4.0
Hyde Park School Cincinnati	1.1 mi	574	8.1
ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.8 mi	218	8.9
Withrow University High School Cincinnati	1.5 mi	1,328	2.8
THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.5 mi	821	8.0
MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM Cincinnati	1.7 mi	9	—
Academy Of World Languages School Cincinnati	1.8 mi	548	4.8
Sharpsburg Elementary Norwood	2.3 mi	258	8.8
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA Fort Thomas	2.3 mi	116	7.4
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Cincinnati	2.4 mi	115	7.8
Williams Avenue Elementary School Norwood	2.3 mi	243	8.0
Johnson Elementary School Fort Thomas	2.6 mi	433	8.0
Mariemont Junior High School Cincinnati	2.2 mi	252	9.8
Evanston Academy Cincinnati	2.2 mi	261	7.0
Dayton High School Dayton	2.2 mi	369	8.5
THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL -DOHERTY CAMPUS Cincinnati	2.2 mi	111	8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45226 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,320

Median Home Value

$387,200

Median Rent

$1,244/mo

Population

5,962

College Educated

73.5%

Homeownership

62.6%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

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ASCENSION SCHOOL Kettering, OH	237	6.6
Adamsville Elementary School Adamsville, OH	271	6.6
Amanda-Clearcreek Primary School Amanda, OH	441	6.6
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School Marion, OH	367	6.6
Brookfield Elementary School Brookfield, OH	370	6.6
Burlington Elementary School South Point, OH	329	6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School

What grades does Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School serve?

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School?

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School rank in OH?

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School ranks #374 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School a religious school?

Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 68 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 27 Some Transit
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 318
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 190 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hamilton County
Phone: (513) 321-1048

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