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#565 of 713 private schools in OH

St Mark School

Elementary School

15724 MONTROSE AVE, Cleveland, OH 44111

Private

Enrollment

409

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#565 of 713

In Cleveland

#22 of 25

public schools

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St Mark School

5.1/10

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

Hayes Elementary School

8.9/10

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4.9/10

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About St Mark School

St Mark School is a private elementary school in Cleveland, OH. St Mark School serves approximately 409 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares1.6 pts below OH schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
This School
vs
19.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
409
This School
vs
342
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
4.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.8% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
St Mark School Cleveland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Mark School (this school) 5.1
Riverside School 4.9
Orchard Park Academy 6.7
Newton D Baker School 4.5
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary 7.4
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle 3.9
Global Ambassadors Language Academy 3.9
Garfield Elementary School 4.0
The School of One 7.3
Valley View Elementary School 4.8
Wilbur Wright School 4.0
Northwest School of the Arts 5.6
Artemus Ward 4.5
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle 4.7
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary 4.2
Mary Church Terrell 4.9
Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts 2.7
Robinson G Jones Elementary School 4.8
Douglas MacArthur 7.3
Clara E Westropp School 4.7
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School 4.8

Showing 20 of 120 schools. View all schools in Cleveland

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- 2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,122
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 409
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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 82.4%
Hispanic 8.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Black 2.2%
Native American 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15724 MONTROSE AVE, Cleveland, OH 44111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mark School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Grant Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Hayes Elementary School Lakewood 0.3 mi 8.9
Riverside School Cleveland 0.6 mi 4.9
Harding Middle School Lakewood 0.7 mi 9.3
Orchard Park Academy Cleveland 0.7 mi 6.7
LAKEWOOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lakewood 0.8 mi
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Cleveland 0.8 mi 6.8
Roosevelt Elementary School Lakewood 0.8 mi 9.3
Newton D Baker School Cleveland 1.0 mi 4.5
OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Cleveland 1.0 mi 6.8
Grant Elementary School Lakewood 1.1 mi 9.5
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary Cleveland 1.1 mi 7.4
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.9
Lakewood High School Lakewood 1.2 mi 6.2
Garfield Elementary School Cleveland 1.5 mi 4.0
Lincoln Elementary School Lakewood 1.6 mi 9.4
Global Ambassadors Language Academy Cleveland 1.4 mi 3.9
Franklin School of Opportunity Online Lakewood 1.4 mi 4.0
John Marshall School of Information Technology Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.8
John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.7
John Marshall School of Engineering Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,790

Median Home Value

$130,000

Median Rent

$938/mo

Population

39,950

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Median Age

37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mark School

What grades does St Mark School serve?

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

How many students attend St Mark School?

St Mark School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mark School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mark School rank in OH?

St Mark School ranks #565 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Mark School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mark School a private school?

Yes, St Mark 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 Mark School a religious school?

St Mark School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
27 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
409
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County

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