St. Ursula Academy, located in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women that offers an intensive four-year program in the fields of English, mathematics, science, social studies, French, Spanish, Latin, and religion.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Yearly Tuition: $21,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Ursula Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
646 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,000
Application URL
Endowment Size
$15 million
School Notes
- School Motto: To help every young woman find her voice and give her the courage to sing.
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Ursula Academy cost?
St. Ursula Academy's tuition is approximately $21,000 for private students.
What is St. Ursula Academy's ranking?
St. Ursula Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Ursula Academy?
The application deadline for St. Ursula Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Ursula Academy is Saint Ursula Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mercy Montessori (0.1 miles away)
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Saint Ursula Academy![Saint Ursula Academy Photo - Established in 1910, Saint Ursula Academy has maintained a reputation and high standard of academic excellence since day one. It is a top choice for girls in Greater Cincinnati as enter high school.]( "Saint Ursula Academy Photo - Established in 1910, Saint Ursula Academy has maintained a reputation and high standard of academic excellence since day one. It is a top choice for girls in Greater Cincinnati as enter high school.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1339 East McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-3410
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-3410
- miles
Gr: 9-12 Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Mercy Montessori
Montessori School (Catholic)
2335 Grandview Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-6700
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-6700
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Mercy Montessori Center![Mercy Montessori Center Photo]( "Mercy Montessori Center Photo")
Montessori School (Catholic)
2335 Grandview Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-6700
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-6700
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Francis De Sales School![St. Francis De Sales School Photo - This part of the building was built in 2001.]( "St. Francis De Sales School Photo - This part of the building was built in 2001.")
(Catholic)
1602 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-1953
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-1953
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Purcell Marian High School
(Catholic)
2935 Hackberry Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 751-1230
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 751-1230
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
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