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#544 of 713 private schools in OH

St Ignatius School

Elementary School

5222 N BEND RD, Cincinnati, OH 45247

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,040

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

1,040

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#544 of 713

In Cincinnati

#74 of 77

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About St Ignatius School

St Ignatius School is a private elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. St Ignatius School serves approximately 1,040 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ignatius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for St Ignatius School show 21% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it compares1.4 pts below OH schools

5.3

This school 5.3 · Average
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

St Ignatius 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 Ignatius School compares to 152 public schools serving similar grades in Cincinnati, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

This School

17.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,040

This School

527

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.3

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 2% vs 0%

Asian 1.8% vs 0%

Black 0.5% vs 0%

St Ignatius School Cincinnati Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Ignatius School (this school)	—	1,040	14.4:1	5.3
Monfort Heights Elementary School	0.4 mi	575	18.5:1	6.9
White Oak Middle School	1.4 mi	722	17.6:1	4.5
Mt. Airy School	1.7 mi	561	17:1	6.1
Cincinnati Achievement Academy	1.8 mi	169	16.9:1	6.7
Cheviot School	1.9 mi	566	16.6:1	6.6
Rising Stars at Cheviot/Westwood	2.0 mi	131	—:1	5.1
Bridgetown Middle School	2.1 mi	635	21.2:1	6.9
Oakdale Elementary School	2.3 mi	740	22.4:1	7.8
Struble Elementary School	2.4 mi	807	17.2:1	5.9
Westwood School	2.5 mi	379	15.2:1	6.7
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School	2.6 mi	478	17.1:1	7.9
Elevated Excellence Academy	2.7 mi	61	12.2:1	3.8
Midway School	2.8 mi	531	17.7:1	4.5
Aiken New Tech High School	2.8 mi	1,195	15.7:1	3.4
Rising Stars at Aiken New Tech/College Hill	2.8 mi	47	4.7:1	5.6
Roll Hill School	2.8 mi	340	14.2:1	4.2
James N. Gamble Montessori High School	2.9 mi	716	15.9:1	4.2
Charles W Springmyer Elementary School	2.9 mi	436	22.9:1	8.3
College Hill Fundamental Academy	3.1 mi	433	16.7:1	4.2
Dater Montessori School	3.4 mi	754	20.9:1	6.9

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

B- 5.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,174.8

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 12%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Enrollment 1,040

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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 21.2% (2019 OST)

School

State

34.4% (2019 OST)

ELA Proficiency 38.9% (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)

White 93.6%

Hispanic 2.0%

Two or More 2.0%

Asian 1.8%

Black 0.5%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5222 N BEND RD, Cincinnati, OH 45247

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Ignatius School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oakdale Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ALOYSIUS (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Monfort Heights Elementary School Cincinnati	0.4 mi	575	6.9
LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati	0.9 mi	546	5.6
ST JAMES THE GREATER SCHOOL Cincinnati	1.4 mi	568	5.6
White Oak Middle School Cincinnati	1.4 mi	722	4.5
Cheviot School Cincinnati	1.9 mi	566	6.6
Rising Stars at Cheviot/Westwood Cincinnati	2.0 mi	131	5.1
Mt. Airy School Cincinnati	1.7 mi	561	6.1
ST MARTIN OF TOURS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnati	2.1 mi	239	7.0
Cincinnati Achievement Academy Cincinnati	1.8 mi	169	6.7
ST ALOYSIUS Cincinnati	2.1 mi	172	7.7
Bridgetown Middle School Cincinnati	2.1 mi	635	6.9
Westwood School Cincinnati	2.5 mi	379	6.7
ST CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Cincinnati	2.6 mi	161	7.0
Struble Elementary School Cincinnati	2.4 mi	807	5.9
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School Cincinnati	2.6 mi	478	7.9
Oakdale Elementary School Cincinnati	2.3 mi	740	7.8
Midway School Cincinnati	2.8 mi	531	4.5
James N. Gamble Montessori High School Cincinnati	2.9 mi	716	4.2
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cincinnati	2.8 mi	400	6.0
Elevated Excellence Academy Cincinnati	2.7 mi	61	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45247 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,810

Median Home Value

$268,300

Median Rent

$1,095/mo

Population

23,588

College Educated

39.5%

Homeownership

81.1%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

43.6

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Circleville Elementary School Circleville, OH	1,046	5.3
Kenton Elementary School Kenton, OH	1,030	5.3
Pinnacle Academy Euclid, OH	730	5.3
Struthers Elementary School Struthers, OH	644	5.3
Campbell Elementary School Campbell, OH	636	5.2
OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL Cincinnati, OH	710	5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Ignatius School

What grades does St Ignatius School serve?

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

How many students attend St Ignatius School?

St Ignatius School has an enrollment of approximately 1,040 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ignatius School rank in OH?

St Ignatius School ranks #544 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Ignatius School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ignatius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ignatius School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Ignatius School has 21% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Ignatius School a private school?

Yes, St Ignatius 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 Ignatius School a religious school?

St Ignatius School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 26 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 1,040
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 72
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.6 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Hamilton County
Phone: (513) 389-3242

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