John Paul Ii Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

John Paul Ii Catholic School in Cincinnati, OH is a co–ed Catholic school serving preschool through 8th grade in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 490 students, making it one of the larger private elementary and middle schools in the Cincinnati area.
With 26 teachers, John Paul Ii maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Annual tuition is $6,100, which is below the Cincinnati area average for private elementary schools.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and serves a student body with 19.5% students of color.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 490 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

John Paul Ii Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	John Paul Ii Catholic School
Pre-K	34
Kind	40
1	43
2	47
3	25
4	36
5	81
6	62
7	41
8	81

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School Motto

“Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen, but ever-present teacher in its classes.”

Student Body

Total Students

490 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John Paul Ii Catholic School cost?

John Paul Ii Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.

What is John Paul Ii Catholic School's ranking?

John Paul Ii Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for John Paul Ii Catholic School?

The application deadline for John Paul Ii Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/23/2019

They have such an amazing program! Everyone form all backgrounds are welcomed an accepted. They help to build a foundation for kids to do well into their high school years by providing adequate work and hands on experiences! My kids have gone through here and we have been more than pleased!

- Posted by Parent - Karen

5 7/24/2015

Fantastic school. Students are well prepared for elite high schools.

- Posted by Parent - nicho

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,094 for elementary schools and $16,401 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).