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#385 of 713 private schools in OH

St Mary School

Elementary School

265 BAKER ST, Berea, OH 44017

Private

Enrollment

190

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#385 of 713

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St Mary School

6.5/10

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

Current school2024 Review details

Grindstone Elementary School

8.3/10

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Berea-midpark High School

5.1/10

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About St Mary School

St Mary School is a private elementary school in Berea, OH. St Mary School serves approximately 190 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it comparesOn par with OH schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 190 students, St Mary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Mary 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 Mary School compares to the 2 public schools in Berea, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
This School
vs
18.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
190
This School
vs
1,243
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.8% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
St Mary School Berea Public Avg

All Schools in Berea

School Rating
St Mary School (this school) 6.5
Grindstone Elementary School 8.3
Berea-Midpark High School 5.1

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)
B 5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 23%
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
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Enrollment 190
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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 86.8%
Hispanic 5.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

265 BAKER ST, Berea, OH 44017

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Surrarrer Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Strongsville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Muraski Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Strongsville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grindstone Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Berea, see our Berea schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Grindstone Elementary School Berea 0.7 mi 8.3
Berea-Midpark High School Berea 1.1 mi 5.1
Surrarrer Elementary School Strongsville 2.0 mi 9.7
ST MARY OF THE FALLS SCHOOL Olmsted Falls 1.9 mi 7.0
Albert Einstein Academy for Letters Arts and Sciences-Ohio Independence 2.7 mi 4.4
Falls-Lenox Primary Elementary School Olmsted Falls 2.5 mi 7.8
Brook Park Elementary School Brook Park 3.0 mi 7.5
Olmsted Falls Early Childhood Center Olmsted 3.0 mi 5.0
STS JOSEPH AND JOHN INTERPAROCHI Strongsville 3.7 mi 5.1
Muraski Elementary School Strongsville 3.9 mi 8.9
Big Creek Elementary School Middleburg Hts 3.0 mi 8.3
Parkview Early Education Center Fairview Park 3.9 mi 6.9
ST BRENDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL North Olmsted 4.0 mi 7.0
Birch Primary School North Olmsted 3.9 mi 6.2
Strongsville Middle School Strongsville 3.9 mi 8.7
Olmsted Falls High School Olmsted Falls 3.2 mi 6.7
Berea-Midpark Middle School Middleburg Heights 3.2 mi 5.3
THE ACADEMY OF ST BARTHOLOMEW Middleburg Heights 3.3 mi 6.3
Olmsted Falls Middle School Olmsted Falls 3.6 mi 7.5
Strongsville High School Strongsville 4.7 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44017 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,044

Median Home Value

$187,800

Median Rent

$981/mo

Population

18,378

College Educated

37.8%

Homeownership

73.2%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Median Age

35.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary School

What grades does St Mary School serve?

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

How many students attend St Mary School?

St Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary School rank in OH?

St Mary School ranks #385 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary School a private school?

Yes, St Mary 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 Mary School a religious school?

St Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
190
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cuyahoga County
Phone
(440) 243-4555

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