Archbishop Lyke School provides a God-centered learning environment built on respect and peace, offering the opportunity for academic excellence and daily spiritual growth, encouraging every child to succeed as a faith-filled disciple now and in the future.
The school of Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine Parish opened on September 5, 1950 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.
Because of a growing enrollment, an addition was started in 1954, and at its completion, the school registered a student population of 1,500 students, with the average classroom size of 60 students.
By the mid 1960's, however, the student population had decreased to an average classroom size of 30 students.
During the 1970's enrollment continued to dwindle while costs increased and the parish struggled to support the school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1993
School Motto
Christ our Peace
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine?
The application deadline for Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine located?
Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine is located in the Union Miles Park neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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