Excellent

#12 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 2% of private schools

St Cecilia Elementary School

Elementary School

4115 TAYLOR AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

218

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

218

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#12 of 713

In Cincinnati

#1 of 77

public schools

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About St Cecilia Elementary School

St Cecilia Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. St Cecilia Elementary School serves approximately 218 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cecilia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares2.2 pts above OH schools

8.9

This school 8.9 · Excellent
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, St Cecilia Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Cecilia 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Cecilia Elementary School compares to 152 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

This School

17.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

218

This School

527

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.9

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 46.3% vs 0%

Black 25.7% vs 0%

White 18.8% vs 0%

St Cecilia Elementary School Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Cecilia Elementary School (this school)	—	218	8.7:1	8.9
Clark Montessori High School	0.9 mi	751	19.3:1	5.0
Hyde Park School	1.3 mi	574	17.9:1	8.1
Kilgour School	1.3 mi	567	18.3:1	9.5
Shroder High School	1.4 mi	743	16.9:1	4.2
Withrow University High School	1.5 mi	1,328	15.8:1	2.8
John P. Parker School	1.7 mi	362	15.7:1	6.8
Mariemont Junior High School	1.9 mi	252	14:1	9.8
T.C.P. World Academy	2.0 mi	353	23.5:1	5.1
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School	2.0 mi	754	22.8:1	7.3
Lighthouse School	2.2 mi	55	6.1:1	5.5
Academy Of World Languages School	2.2 mi	548	14.1:1	4.8
Woodford Academy	2.2 mi	334	12.8:1	4.6
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati	2.3 mi	354	12.6:1	5.5
Evanston Academy	2.6 mi	261	13.1:1	7.0
Riverview East Academy	2.7 mi	487	11.9:1	4.0
Mariemont Elementary School	2.8 mi	499	17.2:1	9.6
Bond Hill Academy	2.8 mi	297	14.8:1	4.0
Walnut Hills High School	2.9 mi	2,500	19.2:1	8.7
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies	2.9 mi	561	19.3:1	3.4
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati	3.1 mi	80	8:1	5.6

Showing 20 of 152 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

A 8.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,255.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 68%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 218

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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)

Hispanic 46.3%

Black 25.7%

White 18.8%

Two or More 9.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4115 TAYLOR AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Cecilia Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kilgour School (rated 9.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Sharpsburg Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Norwood), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Hyde Park School (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Clark Montessori High School Cincinnati	0.9 mi	751	5.0
ST MARY SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.1 mi	464	5.3
Kilgour School Cincinnati	1.3 mi	567	9.5
Sharpsburg Elementary Norwood	1.1 mi	258	8.8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Cincinnati	1.2 mi	115	7.8
Hyde Park School Cincinnati	1.3 mi	574	8.1
Shroder High School Cincinnati	1.4 mi	743	4.2
CARDINAL PACELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.8 mi	318	6.6
THE CHILDRENS HOME Cincinnati	1.5 mi	178	8.6
Withrow University High School Cincinnati	1.5 mi	1,328	2.8
NATIVITY SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.9 mi	401	6.6
THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.6 mi	927	8.5
T.C.P. World Academy Cincinnati	2.0 mi	353	5.1
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School Cincinnati	2.0 mi	754	7.3
John P. Parker School Cincinnati	1.7 mi	362	6.8
Williams Avenue Elementary School Norwood	1.6 mi	243	8.0
The Norwood Montessori School Norwood	1.7 mi	93	5.9
Norwood Middle School Norwood	1.7 mi	374	6.2
Norwood View Elementary School Norwood	1.9 mi	264	6.3
Norwood High School Norwood	1.8 mi	448	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,841

Median Home Value

$386,600

Median Rent

$1,291/mo

Population

10,772

College Educated

75.2%

Homeownership

37.6%

Avg Commute

20.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

31.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Cecilia Elementary School

What grades does St Cecilia Elementary School serve?

St Cecilia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Cecilia Elementary School?

St Cecilia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Elementary School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Cecilia Elementary School rank in OH?

St Cecilia Elementary School ranks #12 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Cecilia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Cecilia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Cecilia Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Cecilia 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 St Cecilia Elementary School a religious school?

St Cecilia Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 86 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 218
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 25
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.3 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hamilton County
Phone: (513) 533-6060

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