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#491 of 713 private schools in OH

St Peter in Chains School

Elementary School

451 RIDGELAWN AVE, Hamilton, OH 45013

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

198

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

198

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#491 of 713

In Hamilton

#5 of 7

public schools

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About St Peter in Chains School

St Peter in Chains School is a private elementary school in Hamilton, OH. St Peter in Chains School serves approximately 198 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter in Chains School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares0.8 pts below OH schools

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 198 students, St Peter in Chains 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 Peter in Chains 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 Peter in Chains School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Hamilton, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

This School

16.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

198

This School

535

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 4% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

Asian 1.5% vs 0%

St Peter in Chains School Hamilton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Peter in Chains School (this school)	—	198	12.5:1	5.9
Miami School	0.4 mi	157	13.1:1	5.0
Wilson Middle School	0.7 mi	569	17.8:1	6.1
Highland Elementary School	1.1 mi	688	17.2:1	5.5
Riverview Elementary School	1.4 mi	648	17.1:1	5.2
Fairwood Elementary School	1.5 mi	618	18.2:1	5.3
Garfield Middle School	1.6 mi	785	15.4:1	5.9
Bridgeport Elementary School	1.6 mi	552	16.7:1	4.7
Richard Allen Academy	2.1 mi	111	13.9:1	3.9
Crawford Woods Elementary School	2.1 mi	572	19.1:1	5.4
Brookwood Elementary School	2.2 mi	608	16.4:1	7.0
Ridgeway Elementary School	2.4 mi	701	17.5:1	6.5
New Miami Elementary School	2.7 mi	323	13.5:1	6.1
New Miami Middle School	2.7 mi	119	11.9:1	5.5
Linden Elementary School	3.7 mi	632	17.1:1	6.2
Fairfield North Elementary School	3.9 mi	623	20.1:1	7.2
Fairfield East Elementary School	3.9 mi	640	17.3:1	6.7
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center	4.0 mi	921	4.3:1	5.9
Ross Middle School	6.3 mi	676	21.1:1	6.7
Elda Elementary School	7.3 mi	359	21.1:1	7.4
Morgan Elementary School	10.6 mi	402	22.3:1	8.2

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 6.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Instructional Commitment

D 1.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.4 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 800

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 27%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 198

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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 84.8%

Two or More 7.1%

Hispanic 4.0%

Black 2.5%

Asian 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

451 RIDGELAWN AVE, Hamilton, OH 45013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peter in Chains School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brookwood Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hamilton, see our Hamilton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MAIN STREET SCHOOLHOUSE- INC Hamilton	0.2 mi	35	5.3
Miami School Hamilton	0.4 mi	157	5.0
Wilson Middle School Hamilton	0.7 mi	569	6.1
ST JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL Hamilton	1.2 mi	207	7.0
Highland Elementary School Hamilton	1.1 mi	688	5.5
Riverview Elementary School Hamilton	1.4 mi	648	5.2
Hamilton High School Hamilton	1.4 mi	2,524	4.6
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hamilton	1.4 mi	189	5.5
Bridgeport Elementary School Hamilton	1.6 mi	552	4.7
Fairwood Elementary School Hamilton	1.5 mi	618	5.3
Garfield Middle School Hamilton	1.6 mi	785	5.9
STEPHEN T BADIN HIGH SCHOOL Hamilton	1.7 mi	608	7.5
Richard Allen Academy Hamilton	2.1 mi	111	3.9
Crawford Woods Elementary School Hamilton	2.1 mi	572	5.4
Brookwood Elementary School Hamilton	2.2 mi	608	7.0
ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hamilton	2.9 mi	155	6.3
New Miami Elementary School Hamilton	2.7 mi	323	6.1
New Miami High School Hamilton	2.7 mi	154	5.3
New Miami Middle School Hamilton	2.7 mi	119	5.5
FAIRFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hamilton	2.5 mi	110	9.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,932

Median Home Value

$217,200

Median Rent

$967/mo

Population

53,533

College Educated

22.8%

Homeownership

73.2%

Avg Commute

27.2 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

38.2

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Ben Franklin Elementary School Newark, OH	274	5.9
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Hawthorne Elementary School Lorain, OH	222	5.9
Kyle Elementary School Troy, OH	195	5.9
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy Lorain, OH	270	5.9
ST CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Youngstown, OH	254	5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Peter in Chains School

What grades does St Peter in Chains School serve?

St Peter in Chains School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Peter in Chains School?

St Peter in Chains School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter in Chains School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter in Chains School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter in Chains School rank in OH?

St Peter in Chains School ranks #491 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Peter in Chains School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter in Chains School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Peter in Chains School a private school?

Yes, St Peter in Chains 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 Peter in Chains School a religious school?

St Peter in Chains School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 198
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.4 hours
Days Per Year: 125 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Butler County
Phone: (513) 863-0685

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