Gesu is a diocesan Roman Catholic school sponsored by Gesu Parish.
The Gesu community is committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth of each student.
The staff believes that it is our role to assist parents, the primary educators, to create an atmosphere of academic excellence, based on values taught by Jesus Christ.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Gesu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
441 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Gesu is a diocesan Roman Catholic school sponsored by Gesu Parish.
- The Gesu community is committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth of each student.
- The staff believes that it is our role to assist parents, the primary educators, to create an atmosphere of academic excellence, based on values taught by Jesus Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gesu Elementary School cost?
Gesu Elementary School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Gesu Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Gesu Elementary School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Gesu Elementary School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What is Gesu Elementary School's ranking?
Gesu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Gesu Elementary School?
The application deadline for Gesu Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gesu Elementary School located?
Gesu Elementary School is located in the Ottawa neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Ottawa.
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The nearest preschool is St. Martin De Porres (1.4 miles away)
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Toledo Christian Schools ![Toledo Christian Schools Photo]( "Toledo Christian Schools Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2303 Brookford Dr
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(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
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Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Toledo Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
5225 Alexis Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Tuition listed
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Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
42274255 Bellevue Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 472-1121
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 472-1121
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Acceptance rate listed
Toledo Christian Schools ![Toledo Christian Schools Photo]( "Toledo Christian Schools Photo")
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2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
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Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
565 Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students Tuition listed
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Toledo Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
5225 Alexis Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Tuition listed
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Toledo Christian Schools ![Toledo Christian Schools Photo]( "Toledo Christian Schools Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Toledo Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
5225 Alexis Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Tuition listed
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(419) 866-1931
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
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Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1618
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Gr: 7-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin De Porres
(Catholic)
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(419) 241-4544
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 241-4544
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
565 Academy
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3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students Tuition listed
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
2950 Ilger Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
2211 Jefferson
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
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St. Francis de Sales School ![St. Francis de Sales School Photo]( "St. Francis de Sales School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
2323 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1618
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1618
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4025 Indian Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 531-1693
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 531-1693
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 696 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
2550 Cherry Street
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 255-2280
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 255-2280
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Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy ![Notre Dame Academy Photo]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo")
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Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-9359
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-9359
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Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Toledo Christian Schools ![Toledo Christian Schools Photo]( "Toledo Christian Schools Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Francis de Sales School ![St. Francis de Sales School Photo]( "St. Francis de Sales School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
2323 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1618
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1618
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin De Porres
(Catholic)
1119 W. Bancroft
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 241-4544
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 241-4544
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
565 Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students Tuition listed
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
2950 Ilger Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
2535 Collingwood Blvd
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 243-4396
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 243-4396
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
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St. Martin De Porres
(Catholic)
1119 W. Bancroft
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 241-4544
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 241-4544
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
2950 Ilger Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
2211 Jefferson
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Gateway Pre-k School
Daycare / Preschool (Seventh Day Adventist)
4650 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 345-7443
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 345-7443
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Childcare Adventures ELC ![Childcare Adventures ELC Photo]( "Childcare Adventures ELC Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3542 Glendale Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 385-5880
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 385-5880
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
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Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
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14844 County Road 6
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-9221
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-9221
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Gr: PK-4 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Evergreen High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
14544 County Road 6
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-2951
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-2951
9322.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14544 County Road 6
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-2331
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-2331
9322.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Swanton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
601 N Main St
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(419) 826-3045
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3045
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Gr: 8-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
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(419) 823-4381
Bowling Green, OH 43402
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Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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