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#371 of 713 private schools in OH

Nativity School

Elementary School

5936 RIDGE AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Private

Enrollment

401

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#371 of 713

In Cincinnati

#53 of 77

public schools

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Nativity School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

T.c.p. World Academy

5.1/10

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Pleasant Ridge Montessori School

7.3/10

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About Nativity School

Nativity School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. Nativity School serves approximately 401 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Nativity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it comparesOn par with OH schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Nativity 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

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How Nativity School compares to 146 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
This School
vs
17.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
401
This School
vs
544
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.3% vs 0%
Black 12.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.7% vs 0%
Asian 1.5% vs 0%
Nativity School Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Nativity School (this school) 6.6
T.C.P. World Academy 5.1
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School 7.3
Woodford Academy 4.6
Shroder High School 4.2
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies 3.4
John P. Parker School 6.8
Silverton Elementary 5.3
Woodward Career Technical High School 3.1
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati 5.6
Lighthouse School 5.5
Bond Hill Academy 4.0
Roselawn Condon School 4.2
Deer Park Jr/Sr High School 6.8
Amity Elementary School 7.2
Clark Montessori High School 5.0
ReGeneration Bond Hill 3.5
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati 4.3
Withrow University High School 2.8
Mariemont Junior High School 9.8
Hyde Park School 8.1

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

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 41%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 401
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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 75.3%
Black 12.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic 3.7%
Asian 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5936 RIDGE AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nativity School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sharpsburg Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Norwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AL PI DARKO INITIATIVE BDA OHR TORAH CINCINNATI (rated 8.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
T.C.P. World Academy Cincinnati 0.1 mi 5.1
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School Cincinnati 0.2 mi 7.3
KENNEDY HEIGHTS MONTESSORI CENTER Cincinnati 0.9 mi —
Woodford Academy Cincinnati 0.9 mi 4.6
Shroder High School Cincinnati 1.4 mi 4.2
CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.5 mi 7.8
THE CHILDRENS HOME Cincinnati 1.6 mi 8.6
ATARA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.5 mi —
ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.9 mi 8.9
Norwood View Elementary School Norwood 1.5 mi 6.3
THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.7 mi 8.5
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Cincinnati 1.9 mi 7.8
Sharpsburg Elementary Norwood 2.0 mi 8.8
John P. Parker School Cincinnati 1.8 mi 6.8
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies Cincinnati 1.8 mi 3.4
Silverton Elementary Cincinnati 2.1 mi 5.3
Norwood Middle School Norwood 2.1 mi 6.2
The Norwood Montessori School Norwood 2.1 mi 5.9
Norwood High School Norwood 2.2 mi 5.1
AL PI DARKO INITIATIVE BDA OHR TORAH CINCINNATI Cincinnati 2.3 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,897

Median Home Value

$259,300

Median Rent

$929/mo

Population

11,273

College Educated

54.7%

Homeownership

60.1%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Median Age

38.3

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Benjamin Harrison Elementary School Marion, OH 6.6
Brookfield Elementary School Brookfield, OH 6.6
Burlington Elementary School South Point, OH 6.6
CARDINAL PACELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnati, OH 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nativity School

What grades does Nativity School serve?

Nativity School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Nativity School?

Nativity School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nativity School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nativity School rank in OH?

Nativity School ranks #371 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Nativity School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nativity 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 Nativity School a private school?

Yes, Nativity 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 Nativity School a religious school?

Nativity School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
401
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Phone
(513) 458-6767

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