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#422 of 713 private schools in OH
St Francis Seraph School
Elementary School · Cincinnati, OH
A private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
14 E LIBERTY ST, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Math 7% vs OH 35% (2019)
- Reading 23% vs OH 46% (2019)
- 13.2:1 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 St Francis Seraph School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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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
$87,930
Median home value
$444,000
Median rent
$1,524/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45202; 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)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Creative and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,296 | Compare → |
| Cincinnati Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Rothenberg Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Aldersgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 209 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Francis Seraph School is listed in Cincinnati, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis Seraph School
St Francis Seraph School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis Seraph School
What grades does St Francis Seraph School serve?
St Francis Seraph School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis Seraph School?
St Francis Seraph School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Seraph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Seraph School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis Seraph School rank in OH?
St Francis Seraph School ranks #422 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is St Francis Seraph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Seraph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 St Francis Seraph School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Francis Seraph School has 7% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is St Francis Seraph School a private school?
Yes, St Francis Seraph 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 Seraph School a religious school?
St Francis Seraph School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Gender Split
- 32% M / 68% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (513) 721-7778
- Area population (ZIP 45202)
- 17,022
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 45202; 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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