Excellent
#44 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 6% of private schools
Our Lady of the Elms School
School · Akron, OH
A private school in Akron, OH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1375 W EXCHANGE ST, Akron, OH 44313
- Math 54% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 65% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Our Lady of the Elms School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,797/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,404
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elp EssexEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Aps OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | 2–12 | 2.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Elp StewartEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 2.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Reach Center Summit LakeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Our Lady of the Elms School is listed in Akron, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of the Elms School
Our Lady of the Elms School is a private school in Akron, OH, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 44313)
- 27,680
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44313; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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