Below Average

#580 of 713 private schools in OH

St Jerome Elementary School

Elementary School

15100 LAKE SHORE BLVD, Cleveland, OH 44110

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

23.3:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

23.3:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#580 of 713

In Cleveland

#24 of 25

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About St Jerome Elementary School

St Jerome Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cleveland, OH. St Jerome Elementary School serves approximately 233 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Jerome Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares2.0 pts below OH schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

St Jerome Elementary School runs 23.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

St Jerome Elementary 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 Jerome Elementary School compares to 120 public schools serving similar grades in Cleveland, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.3:1

This School

19.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

233

This School

342

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

4.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 97.9% vs 0%

White 2.1% vs 0%

St Jerome Elementary School Cleveland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Jerome Elementary School (this school)	—	233	23.3:1	4.7
Memorial School	0.1 mi	367	18.4:1	5.7
East Clark	1.2 mi	182	15.2:1	5.3
Hannah Gibbons-Nottingham Elementary School	1.3 mi	210	13.1:1	5.3
East Academy	1.3 mi	250	15.6:1	5.8
Collinwood High School	1.4 mi	282	17.6:1	4.3
Lakeshore Intergenerational School	1.4 mi	130	32.5:1	2.5
Lake Erie College Preparatory School	1.5 mi	254	18.1:1	3.8
Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary School	1.6 mi	284	17.8:1	2.9
Bella Academy of Excellence	1.7 mi	180	25.7:1	5.5
Euclid Park Elementary School	1.8 mi	275	15.3:1	5.4
Kenneth W Clement	1.9 mi	169	16.9:1	4.3
Apex Academy	2.2 mi	472	18.9:1	7.0
Citizens Leadership Academy East	2.7 mi	507	21.1:1	1.9
Glenville High School	2.8 mi	397	13.2:1	3.6
Stephanie Tubbs Jones	3.1 mi	202	15.5:1	4.8
Franklin D. Roosevelt	3.2 mi	372	14.9:1	3.6
Mary M Bethune	3.9 mi	247	13.7:1	5.8
Stonebrook-White Montessori	3.9 mi	391	15:1	5.2
Willson School	4.3 mi	340	14.8:1	4.5
Daniel E Morgan School	4.6 mi	290	19.3:1	3.3

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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

C- 1.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 23.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,228.2

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 4%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 233

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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)

Black 97.9%

White 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15100 LAKE SHORE BLVD, Cleveland, OH 44110

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Jerome Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Apex Academy (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Caledonia Elementary School (rated 6.1/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Cleveland Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, East Academy (rated 5.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Memorial School Cleveland	0.1 mi	367	5.7
Ginn Academy Cleveland	0.8 mi	302	4.1
East Clark Cleveland	1.2 mi	182	5.3
East Academy Cleveland	1.3 mi	250	5.8
Collinwood High School Cleveland	1.4 mi	282	4.3
ST JOHN NOTTINGHAM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cleveland	1.1 mi	141	5.6
Lake Erie College Preparatory School Cleveland	1.5 mi	254	3.8
Hannah Gibbons-Nottingham Elementary School Cleveland	1.3 mi	210	5.3
Lakeshore Intergenerational School Cleveland	1.4 mi	130	2.5
Kenneth W Clement Cleveland	1.9 mi	169	4.3
Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary School Cleveland	1.6 mi	284	2.9
Euclid Park Elementary School Cleveland	1.8 mi	275	5.4
Bella Academy of Excellence Cleveland	1.7 mi	180	5.5
Apex Academy Cleveland	2.2 mi	472	7.0
Shaw High School East Cleveland	2.5 mi	441	4.0
Noble Academy-Cleveland Euclid	1.9 mi	349	4.0
Prospect Academy East Cleveland	2.6 mi	73	5.5
Mayfair Elementary School East Cleveland	2.7 mi	146	5.3
Caledonia Elementary School Cleveland Heights	2.7 mi	234	6.1
Citizens Leadership Academy East Cleveland	2.7 mi	507	1.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$30,973

Median Home Value

$62,600

Median Rent

$821/mo

Population

17,979

College Educated

13.1%

Homeownership

35.9%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

33.3%

Median Age

38.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Jerome Elementary School

What grades does St Jerome Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend St Jerome Elementary School?

St Jerome Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jerome Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Jerome Elementary School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jerome Elementary School rank in OH?

St Jerome Elementary School ranks #580 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Jerome Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jerome Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Jerome Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Jerome Elementary 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 Jerome Elementary School a religious school?

St Jerome Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 71 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 38 Some Transit
Bike Score: 54 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 233
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.9 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cuyahoga County
Phone: (216) 486-3587

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