Notre Dame Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 420 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Notre Dame Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Notre Dame Elementary School
Pre-K	18
Kind	22
1	39
2	35
3	34
4	31
5	68
6	49
7	54
8	70

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Student Body

Total Students

420 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Josephine Ambrose

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Notre Dame Elementary School, A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, has the unique distinction of being a Sisters of Notre Dame sponsored school and the first Catholic elementary school in Geauga County. The school empowers students from preschool through grade 8 by providing a strong foundation to pursue their dreams, achieve academic excellence, realize their full potential and succeed in making a positive difference in today's world.

Notre Dame Elementary School is located on 350 scenic acres in Geauga County and provides classes for preschool thru eigth grade. The student body of NDES is made up of students from Geauga County, Lake County, Cuyahoga County, Ashtabula County, and Portage County. Our average class size is 24 students. The caring and nurturing environment of the school provides an atmosphere in which academics and spiritual growth can flourish together. Notre Dame's community spirit can be attributed to its committed partnership with students, parents, staff and Sisters all working together towards a shared common vision for tomorrow's future.

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,094 for elementary schools and $13,194 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).