Excellent
#81 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 11% of private schools
St Gerard
Elementary School · Lima, OH
A private elementary school in Lima, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1311 N MAIN ST, Lima, OH 45801
- Math 57% vs OH 38% (2019)
- Reading 69% vs OH 52% (2019)
- 12.3:1 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.
Data not available
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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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St Gerard 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$47,442
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heir Force Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Independence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| St Rose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Gerard is listed in Lima, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Gerard
St Gerard is a private elementary school in Lima, OH, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Gerard
What grades does St Gerard serve?
St Gerard serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Gerard?
St Gerard has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Gerard?
The student-teacher ratio at St Gerard is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Gerard rank in OH?
St Gerard ranks #81 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is St Gerard's MySchoolScout rating?
St Gerard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Gerard?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Gerard has 57% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is St Gerard a private school?
Yes, St Gerard 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 Gerard a religious school?
St Gerard has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (419) 222-0431
- Area population (ZIP 45801)
- 21,431
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 45801; 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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