Excellent
#92 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 13% of private schools
St Charles Catholic School
Elementary School
2175 W ELM ST, Lima, OH 45805
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Ohio private schools
#92 of 713
In Lima
#4 of 7
public schools
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St Charles Catholic School
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About St Charles Catholic School
St Charles Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lima, OH. St Charles Catholic School serves approximately 368 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Charles Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 713 private schools in OH.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
St Charles Catholic 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
BetaHow St Charles Catholic School compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Lima, OH
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Lima West Middle School | 5.2 |
| Heritage Elementary School | 5.9 |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | 6.6 |
| Independence Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Heir Force Community School | 4.5 |
| Lima North Middle School | 5.4 |
| Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 | 9.1 |
| Maplewood Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Freedom Elementary School | 7.0 |
| Unity Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Apollo Career Center | 4.6 |
| Shawnee Middle School | 8.0 |
| Elmwood Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Bath Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Bath Middle School | 8.1 |
| Bath Digital Academy | — |
| Perry Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Perry High School | 5.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2175 W ELM ST, Lima, OH 45805
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Charles Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (rated 9.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maplewood Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lima, see our Lima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lima | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Lima West Middle School Lima | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| THE LIMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lima | 0.9 mi | — |
| Heritage Elementary School Lima | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| BIBLE BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lima | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| West Central Learning Academy II Lima | 1.8 mi | 3.0 |
| Independence Elementary School Lima | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Lima | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lima | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Heir Force Community School Lima | 2.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Lima North Middle School Lima | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Apollo Career Center Lima | 3.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Lima | 2.4 mi | 9.1 |
| ST GERARD Lima | 2.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Shawnee Middle School Lima | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Maplewood Elementary School Lima | 2.7 mi | 8.8 |
| PILGRIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lima | 3.3 mi | — |
| Lima Senior High School Lima | 2.6 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 45805 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,954
Median Home Value
$153,700
Median Rent
$944/mo
Population
24,746
College Educated
24.1%
Homeownership
63.7%
Avg Commute
17.5 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
36.7
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|---|---|
| Avery Elementary School Hilliard, OH | 8.0 |
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| Bradford Elementary School Bradford, OH | 8.0 |
| Celina Elementary School Celina, OH | 8.0 |
| Frazeysburg Elementary School Frazeysburg, OH | 8.0 |
| Glenford Elementary School Glenford, OH | 8.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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