The Advantage of Being Independent and Catholic As an independent, Catholic school, Gilmour Academy stands alone in its ability to prepare students who thrive.
Our mission is rooted in educating the mind and empowering the heart, ensuring that every student develops to their fullest potential.
From 18 months to 18 years, everything at Gilmour from the curriculum to the academic extension programs to extracurriculars is focused on cultivating four enduring competencies that are most important in developing students as leaders of their generation. Those enduring competencies are effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving, leadership and moral responsibility. These are introduced in the Montessori preschool programs, and then expanded upon and developed throughout the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools.
Gilmour graduates emerge primed for the next step and confident in their ability to make the world a better place.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 18 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Gilmour Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1946
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
144
School Mascot
Lancer
Student Body
Total Students
720 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP English: Lang. & Comp., AP English: Lit. & Comp., AP Lab Physics, AP Physics C: Mech. & Elec./Magnetism, AP Physics I, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
School Colors
Blue, Grey
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 18 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
% on Financial Aid
55%
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Beth Lazzaro
Admissions Associate
Vincent M. Bonacci
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
School Notes
- Gilmour Academy, founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, is an independent, coeducational Catholic preparatory school with enrollment from the preschool through high school levels. As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, Gilmour Academy has chosen as its mission the education of the mind and the heart. Gilmour instills in each student a strong sense of personal self-worth through personal achievement. The world our students will soon lead will require them to be persons of great courage and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn. By instilling a strong sense of self-worth through individual achievement, Gilmour helps students reach for their personal best. We regard each student as a unique learner and support our students' efforts to achieve their greatest potential, helping to make their education here a great adventure. Students are often pleased to discover that their best is better than they ever thought possible.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gilmour Academy cost?
Gilmour Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Gilmour Academy?
The acceptance rate of Gilmour Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Gilmour Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Gilmour Academy offer?
Gilmour Academy offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Gilmour Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is Gilmour Academy's ranking?
Gilmour Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Gilmour Academy?
The application deadline for Gilmour Academy is Jan. 18 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 18 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 5/29/2021
Gilmour is VERY different from the other private schools in the area. First, we can include religion and God - you can't address the whole person without it. Second, we value different things - we don't value power or possessions but humbly serving the world with the gifts and talents entrusted to you. Third, we're a real family - we truly care about each other. Both my children are lifers. So glad we chose GA - my children are different people because of it. Our whole family is.
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