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#37 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 5% of private schools

St Rose Catholic School

Elementary School

523 N W ST, Lima, OH 45801

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

133

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

133

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#37 of 713

In Lima

#1 of 7

public schools

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About St Rose Catholic School

St Rose Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lima, OH. St Rose Catholic School serves approximately 133 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Rose Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares1.7 pts above OH schools

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 133 students, St Rose Catholic 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.

At 9.1:1 students to teachers, St Rose Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Rose Catholic 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 Rose Catholic School compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Lima, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

This School

15.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

133

This School

379

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.4

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.4% vs 0%

Black 42.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.8% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

St Rose Catholic School Lima Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Rose Catholic School (this school)	—	133	9.1:1	8.4
Heir Force Community School	0.3 mi	230	28.8:1	4.5
Independence Elementary School	0.5 mi	269	14.2:1	6.1
Lima North Middle School	0.7 mi	328	12.1:1	5.4
Heritage Elementary School	0.9 mi	432	17.3:1	5.9
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8	1.1 mi	375	15.6:1	6.6
Freedom Elementary School	1.4 mi	235	13.1:1	7.0
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8	1.4 mi	166	7.9:1	9.1
Lima West Middle School	2.1 mi	330	10:1	5.2
Unity Elementary School	2.1 mi	197	12.3:1	5.2
Bath Elementary School	3.1 mi	766	17.4:1	8.9
Bath Middle School	3.3 mi	410	19.5:1	8.1
Bath Digital Academy	3.5 mi	16	16:1	—
Apollo Career Center	4.4 mi	763	11.9:1	4.6
Maplewood Elementary School	4.7 mi	358	19.9:1	8.8
Shawnee Middle School	4.8 mi	714	17.9:1	8.0
Perry Elementary School	5.1 mi	404	15.5:1	6.7
Perry High School	5.1 mi	323	17.9:1	5.8
Elmwood Elementary School	5.2 mi	512	19.7:1	5.8

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

A- 8.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,210.4

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 54%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 133

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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 53.4%

Black 42.1%

Hispanic 3.8%

Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

523 N W ST, Lima, OH 45801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Rose Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Bath Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST GERARD (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lima, see our Lima schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Heir Force Community School Lima	0.3 mi	230	4.5
West Central Learning Academy II Lima	0.3 mi	71	3.0
Independence Elementary School Lima	0.5 mi	269	6.1
Lima North Middle School Lima	0.7 mi	328	5.4
ST GERARD Lima	0.9 mi	184	8.1
Lima Senior High School Lima	0.8 mi	1,000	5.0
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Lima	1.1 mi	375	6.6
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lima	0.9 mi	12	—
Heritage Elementary School Lima	0.9 mi	432	5.9
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Lima	1.4 mi	166	9.1
Freedom Elementary School Lima	1.4 mi	235	7.0
Unity Elementary School Lima	2.1 mi	197	5.2
ST CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lima	2.1 mi	368	8.0
Lima West Middle School Lima	2.1 mi	330	5.2
THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima	2.5 mi	62	7.3
THE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DYSLEXIA Lima	2.5 mi	59	7.8
LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lima	2.4 mi	195	8.0
THE LIMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lima	2.9 mi	17	—
Bath Elementary School Lima	3.1 mi	766	8.9
Bath Middle School Lima	3.3 mi	410	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,442

Median Home Value

$111,600

Median Rent

$865/mo

Population

21,431

College Educated

11.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Avg Commute

17.5 min

Poverty Rate

21.7%

Median Age

37.9

Similar Schools

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Baker Elementary School Vienna, OH	127	8.4
CENTRAL COLLEGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Westerville, OH	158	8.4
Eastern Intermediate Elementary School Beaver, OH	178	8.4
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI Mason, OH	151	8.4
SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Gahanna, OH	186	8.4
AL IHSAN SCHOOL Parma, OH	97	8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Rose Catholic School

What grades does St Rose Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Rose Catholic School?

St Rose Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Rose Catholic School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Rose Catholic School rank in OH?

St Rose Catholic School ranks #37 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Rose Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Rose Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Rose Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Rose Catholic 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 Rose Catholic School a religious school?

St Rose Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 78 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 30 Some Transit
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 133
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Small City
County: Allen County
Phone: (419) 223-6361

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