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Below Average

#583 of 713 private schools in OH

St Gabriel School

Elementary School

9935 JOHNNYCAKE RIDGE RD, Mentor, OH 44060

Private

Enrollment

513

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#583 of 713

In Mentor

#5 of 5

public schools

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St Gabriel School

4.6/10

Elementary School in Mentor · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.6/10

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8.1/10

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About St Gabriel School

St Gabriel School is a private elementary school in Mentor, OH. St Gabriel School serves approximately 513 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Gabriel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares2.1 pts below OH schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

St Gabriel 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 Gabriel School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Mentor, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
This School
vs
16.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
513
This School
vs
406
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.4% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
St Gabriel School Mentor Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Gabriel School (this school) 4.6
Garfield Preschool 5.7
Memorial Middle School 7.9
Hopkins Elementary School 9.0
Orchard Hollow Elementary School 9.0
Mentor High School Preschool 4.9
Fairfax Elementary School 7.9
Shore Middle School 6.9
Ridge Elementary School 8.6
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)
Sterling Morton Elementary School 7.8
Bellflower Elementary School 8.3

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,159.1
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 9%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Enrollment 513
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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)

White 95.3%
Hispanic 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Black 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9935 JOHNNYCAKE RIDGE RD, Mentor, OH 44060

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Gabriel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hopkins Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Orchard Hollow Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Melridge Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Painesville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mentor, see our Mentor schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
iSTEM Painesville 1.1 mi 7.6
Melridge Elementary School Painesville 1.3 mi 8.1
Buckeye Elementary School Painesville 1.9 mi 7.4
Hopkins Elementary School Mentor 1.8 mi 9.0
Garfield Preschool Mentor 1.7 mi 5.7
Memorial Middle School Mentor 1.8 mi 7.9
Chestnut Elementary School Painesville 2.3 mi 7.2
Henry F Lamuth Middle School Painesville 2.2 mi 6.6
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Concord Twp 2.5 mi
Maple Elementary School Painesville 3.1 mi 6.2
OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Painesville 3.1 mi 7.9
Orchard Hollow Elementary School Mentor 2.9 mi 9.0
ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Mentor 2.7 mi 6.5
Heritage Middle School Painesville 3.0 mi 4.8
Harvey High School Painesville 3.2 mi 3.8
Harvey Academy Painesville 3.2 mi
Mentor High School Mentor 3.0 mi 6.4
Mentor High School Preschool Mentor 3.0 mi 4.9
MENTOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mentor 3.7 mi 7.0
Fairfax Elementary School Mentor 3.5 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,881

Median Home Value

$227,200

Median Rent

$1,156/mo

Population

60,257

College Educated

35.1%

Homeownership

81.3%

Avg Commute

22.6 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

46.1

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North Avondale Montessori School Cincinnati, OH 4.6
Oakdale Elementary School Toledo, OH 4.6
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Seiberling Community Learning Center Akron, OH 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Gabriel School

What grades does St Gabriel School serve?

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

How many students attend St Gabriel School?

St Gabriel School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Gabriel School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Gabriel School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Gabriel School rank in OH?

St Gabriel School ranks #583 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Gabriel School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Gabriel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Gabriel School a private school?

Yes, St Gabriel 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 Gabriel School a religious school?

St Gabriel School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
51 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
513
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County

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