Excellent

#44 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 6% of private schools

Our Lady of the Elms School

School

1375 W EXCHANGE ST, Akron, OH 44313

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

335

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

335

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#44 of 713

In Akron

#1 of 10

public schools

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About Our Lady of the Elms School

Our Lady of the Elms School is a private school in Akron, OH. Our Lady of the Elms School serves approximately 335 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of the Elms School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Our Lady of the Elms School show 54% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it compares1.9 pts above OH schools

8.3

This school 8.3 · Excellent
OH avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of the Elms 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 Our Lady of the Elms School compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Akron, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

This School

15.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

335

This School

372

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.3

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.7% vs 0%

Black 37.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.2% vs 0%

Asian 1.5% vs 0%

Our Lady of the Elms School Akron Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of the Elms School (this school)	—	335	11:1	8.3
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron	0.8 mi	54	6:1	5.6
Portage Path Community Learning Center	0.9 mi	246	12.9:1	5.4
King Community Learning Center	0.9 mi	380	12.7:1	7.1
Case Community Learning Center	1.0 mi	347	12.4:1	6.9
Firestone Community Learning Center	1.1 mi	1,085	13.2:1	5.8
Litchfield Community Learning Center	1.1 mi	472	9.8:1	4.5
Buchtel Community Learning Center	1.2 mi	903	11.6:1	3.8
ELP Essex	1.3 mi	91	22.8:1	—
Schumacher Community Learning Center	1.6 mi	348	13.4:1	4.8
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center	1.6 mi	377	14:1	8.1
I Promise School	1.6 mi	529	10.8:1	3.9
Crouse Community Learning Center	1.8 mi	396	12.8:1	4.9
Towpath Trail High School	1.9 mi	570	24.8:1	2.9
Findley Community Learning Center	2.1 mi	545	15.1:1	6.0
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center	2.3 mi	248	12.4:1	5.7
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts	2.4 mi	398	12.1:1	7.8
APS Online	2.5 mi	274	91.3:1	1.7
ELP Stewart	2.5 mi	117	5.6:1	5.4
Akron Early College High School	2.6 mi	375	28.8:1	7.2
Jennings Community Learning Center	2.7 mi	762	13.4:1	4.9

Showing 20 of 75 schools. View all schools in Akron

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+ 7.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 335

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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)

Math Proficiency 53.8% (2019 OST)

School

State

36.7% (2019 OST)

ELA Proficiency 65.4% (2019 OST)

School

State

48.8% (2019 OST)

Based on 2 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.7%

Black 37.6%

Hispanic 7.2%

Asian 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1375 W EXCHANGE ST, Akron, OH 44313

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of the Elms School may also want to explore other schools in the area. OUR LADY OF THE ELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Miller-South Visual Performing Arts (rated 7.8/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Akron, see our Akron schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
OUR LADY OF THE ELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron	0.1 mi	135	8.3
AKRON FIRST ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Akron	0.3 mi	8	—
ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Akron	0.6 mi	339	6.2
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron Akron	0.8 mi	54	5.6
Case Community Learning Center Akron	1.0 mi	347	6.9
Portage Path Community Learning Center Akron	0.9 mi	246	5.4
Firestone Community Learning Center Akron	1.1 mi	1,085	5.8
Litchfield Community Learning Center Akron	1.1 mi	472	4.5
King Community Learning Center Akron	0.9 mi	380	7.1
Buchtel Community Learning Center Akron	1.2 mi	903	3.8
ELP Essex Akron	1.3 mi	91	—
Schumacher Community Learning Center Akron	1.6 mi	348	4.8
Crouse Community Learning Center Akron	1.8 mi	396	4.9
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center Akron	1.6 mi	377	8.1
I Promise School Akron	1.6 mi	529	3.9
Towpath Trail High School Akron	1.9 mi	570	2.9
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts Akron	2.4 mi	398	7.8
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center Akron	2.3 mi	248	5.7
ELP Stewart Akron	2.5 mi	117	5.4
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron	2.1 mi	188	7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44313 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,404

Median Home Value

$216,200

Median Rent

$1,041/mo

Population

27,680

College Educated

50%

Homeownership

59.9%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

38.2

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School	Enrollment	Rating
ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cincinnati, OH	209	8.2
EAST DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dayton, OH	358	8.2
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kidrow, OH	283	8.1
LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY Mason, OH	236	8.1
LAUREL SCHOOL Shaker Heights, OH	446	8.6
CATHOLIC CENTRAL Springfield, OH	417	8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of the Elms School

What grades does Our Lady of the Elms School serve?

Our Lady of the Elms School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Our Lady of the Elms School?

Our Lady of the Elms School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Elms School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Elms School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of the Elms School rank in OH?

Our Lady of the Elms School ranks #44 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Our Lady of the Elms School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of the Elms School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Our Lady of the Elms School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Lady of the Elms School has 54% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is Our Lady of the Elms School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of the Elms School is a private all-girls 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 Our Lady of the Elms School a religious school?

Our Lady of the Elms School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 44 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 335
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Summit County
Phone: (330) 867-0880

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