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#383 of 713 private schools in OH

St Francis De Sales School

Elementary School

1602 MADISON RD 1, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

210

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

210

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#383 of 713

In Cincinnati

#57 of 77

public schools

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About St Francis De Sales School

St Francis De Sales School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. St Francis De Sales School serves approximately 210 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis De Sales School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for St Francis De Sales School show 22% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it comparesOn par with OH schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

St Francis De Sales 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 Francis De Sales School compares to 152 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

This School

17.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

210

This School

527

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 96.7% vs 0%

White 0.5% vs 0%

St Francis De Sales School Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Francis De Sales School (this school)	—	210	10.8:1	6.5
Evanston Academy	0.4 mi	261	13.1:1	7.0
Frederick Douglass School	0.5 mi	247	11.2:1	4.2
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students	0.5 mi	336	12:1	7.2
Walnut Hills High School	0.8 mi	2,500	19.2:1	8.7
Dampe Community School	0.8 mi	102	25.5:1	2.1
Priority High School	0.8 mi	170	56.7:1	3.5
Academy Of World Languages School	0.8 mi	548	14.1:1	4.8
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati	0.9 mi	354	12.6:1	5.5
Withrow University High School	1.5 mi	1,328	15.8:1	2.8
ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary	1.6 mi	126	21:1	2.3
South Avondale School	1.7 mi	319	15.9:1	3.6
Rockdale Academy	1.7 mi	262	14.6:1	5.4
William H Taft Elementary School	1.7 mi	246	14.5:1	5.8
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy	1.7 mi	440	24.4:1	6.0
Hyde Park School	1.8 mi	574	17.9:1	8.1
North Avondale Montessori School	2.0 mi	591	21.1:1	4.6
Riverview East Academy	2.1 mi	487	11.9:1	4.0
Rising Stars at Vine	2.2 mi	155	12.9:1	5.6
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy	2.3 mi	302	13.7:1	3.2
Hughes STEM High School	2.4 mi	1,156	15.6:1	3.8

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- 7.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,124.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 7%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 210

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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 22.0% (2019 OST)

School

State

34.4% (2019 OST)

ELA Proficiency 33.6% (2019 OST)

School

State

46.1% (2019 OST)

Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 96.7%

Two or More 2.9%

White 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1602 MADISON RD 1, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Francis De Sales School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL -DOHERTY CAMPUS (rated 8.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Evanston Academy (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati	0.1 mi	360	7.7
THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL -DOHERTY CAMPUS Cincinnati	0.3 mi	111	8.8
Evanston Academy Cincinnati	0.4 mi	261	7.0
ST URSULA ACADEMY Cincinnati	0.5 mi	646	7.2
ST URSULA ACADEMY Cincinnati	0.5 mi	646	7.2
MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER Cincinnati	0.5 mi	252	8.1
Frederick Douglass School Cincinnati	0.5 mi	247	4.2
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students Cincinnati	0.5 mi	336	7.2
Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati	0.8 mi	2,500	8.7
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati	0.9 mi	354	5.5
Dayton High School Dayton	1.0 mi	369	8.5
Academy Of World Languages School Cincinnati	0.8 mi	548	4.8
Dampe Community School Cincinnati	0.8 mi	102	2.1
Priority High School Cincinnati	0.8 mi	170	3.5
Queen City Career Prep High School Cincinnati	0.8 mi	75	3.2
Lincoln Elementary School Dayton	1.1 mi	501	6.6
MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM Cincinnati	0.9 mi	9	—
THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Cincinnati	0.9 mi	821	8.0
Dohn Community Cincinnati	1.2 mi	1,675	2.7
ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cincinnati	1.6 mi	45	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,128

Median Home Value

$269,900

Median Rent

$849/mo

Population

10,387

College Educated

49.3%

Homeownership

33.4%

Avg Commute

18.9 min

Poverty Rate

22%

Median Age

37.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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CALUMET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Columbus, OH	217	6.5
Garfield Elementary School Lorain, OH	237	6.5
Lincoln Heights Elementary School Cincinnati, OH	235	6.5
Lincoln Park Academy Cleveland, OH	287	6.5
Longcoy Elementary School Kent, OH	279	6.5
Mason Community Learning Center Akron, OH	280	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Francis De Sales School

What grades does St Francis De Sales School serve?

St Francis De Sales School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis De Sales School?

St Francis De Sales School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis De Sales School rank in OH?

St Francis De Sales School ranks #383 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Francis De Sales School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis De Sales School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 St Francis De Sales School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Francis De Sales School has 22% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Francis De Sales School a private school?

Yes, St Francis De Sales 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 Francis De Sales School a religious school?

St Francis De Sales School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 74 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 210
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hamilton County
Phone: (513) 961-1953

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