Excellent
#92 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 13% of private schools
St Charles Catholic School
Elementary School · Lima, OH
A private elementary school in Lima, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2175 W ELM ST, Lima, OH 45805
- 11.5:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Charles Catholic 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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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
$65,954
Median home value
$153,700
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45805; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lima Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Independence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Charles Catholic School is listed in Lima, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Charles Catholic School
St Charles Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lima, OH, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Charles Catholic School
What grades does St Charles Catholic School serve?
St Charles Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Charles Catholic School?
St Charles Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Catholic School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Charles Catholic School rank in OH?
St Charles Catholic School ranks #92 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is St Charles Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Charles Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Charles Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Charles Catholic 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 Charles Catholic School a religious school?
St Charles Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (419) 222-2536
- Area population (ZIP 45805)
- 24,746
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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.
- 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 45805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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