Lakewood Catholic Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 635 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,335
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lakewood Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lakewood Catholic Academy
Nursery	93
Pre-K	106
Kind	46
1	56
2	42
3	47
4	51
5	52
6	44
7	43
8	55

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

2005

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2023

Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

635 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Prescribed School Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,335

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Tuition Notes

Separate tuition rates apply for families who are active parishioners in a founding parish or other diocesan parish, or who have no parish affiliation.

% on Financial Aid

90%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Admissions Director

Patrick Straffen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

LacrosseTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ChallengeArt Club

Be The Change ClubHealthy Habits Club

Jump Rope ClubJunior Model United Nations

Knitting ClubPower of the Pen

Saints Theatre SocietySinging Saints

Student Ambassadors

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

School Notes

Lakewood Catholic Academy opened in August 2005 as a consolidated Catholic school, joining together four existing Lakewood parish schools: Saint Clement, Saint James, Saint Luke, and Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Today, we serve students ages six weeks old through 8th grade.
We are one of the largest Catholic early childhood learning facilities in the state of Ohio, as well as the only Catholic school in the state to offer an International Baccalaureate middle school program.

Lakewood Catholic Academy opened in August 2005 as a consolidated Catholic school, joining together four existing Lakewood parish schools: Saint Clement, Saint James, Saint Luke, and Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Today, we serve students ages six weeks old through 8th grade.
We are one of the largest Catholic early childhood learning facilities in the state of Ohio, as well as the only Catholic school in the state to offer an International Baccalaureate middle school program.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lakewood Catholic Academy cost?

Lakewood Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $5,335 for private students.

What sports does Lakewood Catholic Academy offer?

Lakewood Catholic Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Lacrosse, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Lakewood Catholic Academy's ranking?

Lakewood Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Lakewood Catholic Academy?

The application deadline for Lakewood Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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