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#378 of 713 private schools in OH

St Mary's Central School

Elementary School

226 W MAIN ST, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Private

Enrollment

117

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#378 of 713

In Saint Clairsville

#2 of 3

public schools

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St Mary's Central School

6.6/10

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

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St Clairsville Middle School

7.6/10

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About St Mary's Central School

St Mary's Central School is a private elementary school in Saint Clairsville, OH. St Mary's Central School serves approximately 117 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for St Mary's Central School show 25% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it comparesOn par with OH schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 117 students, St Mary's Central 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's Central 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's Central School compares to the 4 public schools in Saint Clairsville, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
This School
vs
17.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
117
This School
vs
501
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.9% vs 0%
Asian 2.6% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.9% vs 0%
St Mary's Central School Saint Clairsville Public Avg

All Schools in Saint Clairsville

School Rating
St Mary's Central School (this school) 6.6
St Clairsville Middle School 7.6
St Clairsville High School 5.6
St Clairsville Elementary School 8.9
Belmont Career Center 4.5

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+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,131
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
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 117
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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 25.0% (2019 OST)
School
State
36.7% (2019 OST)
ELA Proficiency 31.2% (2019 OST)
School
State
48.8% (2019 OST)

Based on 2 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.9%
Asian 2.6%
Black 0.9%
Hispanic 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

226 W MAIN ST, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary's Central School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. St Clairsville Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is The Bridgeport School District - Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Bridgeport), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Buckeye West Elementary School (rated 6.8/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Adena), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Saint Clairsville, see our Saint Clairsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.8 mi
School Distance Rating
St Clairsville Middle School Saint Clairsville 0.6 mi 7.6
St Clairsville High School Saint Clairsville 0.6 mi 5.6
St Clairsville Elementary School Saint Clairsville 0.8 mi 8.9
EAST RICHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Saint Clairsville 2.5 mi 6.9
Belmont Career Center Saint Clairsville 3.2 mi 4.5
FOX RUN Saint Clairsville 3.3 mi 4.5
Bellaire Elementary School Bellaire 5.7 mi 6.7
Bellaire Middle School Bellaire 6.9 mi 7.3
The Bridgeport School District - High School Bridgeport 6.9 mi 5.7
The Bridgeport School DIstrict - Middle School Bridgeport 6.9 mi 7.5
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary Bridgeport 6.9 mi 8.7
Union Local Elementary School Belmont 7.5 mi 6.7
Union Local High School Belmont 7.8 mi 5.7
Union Local Middle School Belmont 7.8 mi 5.5
Buckeye West Elementary School Adena 10.1 mi 6.8
Madison Elementary School Wheeling 9.2 mi 5.5
MARTINS FERRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Martins Ferry 9.3 mi 5.7
Bellaire High School Bellaire 9.7 mi 6.8
Martins Ferry Middle School Martins Ferry 9.8 mi 5.5
Martins Ferry High School Martins Ferry 9.8 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43950 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,135

Median Home Value

$212,500

Median Rent

$916/mo

Population

16,422

College Educated

24.7%

Homeownership

75.5%

Avg Commute

23.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

45.6

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Summit Academy-Youngstown Youngstown, OH 6.6
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ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Chagrin Falls, OH 6.5
ST MARY SCHOOL Vermilion, OH 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary's Central School

What grades does St Mary's Central School serve?

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

How many students attend St Mary's Central School?

St Mary's Central School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

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

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

How does St Mary's Central School rank in OH?

St Mary's Central School ranks #378 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Mary's Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary's Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Mary's Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Mary's Central School has 25% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Mary's Central School a private school?

Yes, St Mary's Central 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's Central School a religious school?

St Mary's Central School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
117
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Belmont County
Phone
(304) 695-3189

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