Our Lady Of The Elms School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Our Lady of the Elms is the only all-girls, faith-based school grades 1 - 12 with a co-ed preschool and kindergarten in the Cleveland Diocese.
We educate girls and young women to live their lives boldly with purpose, confidence, kindness, resilience, justice and faith.
Our Lady of the Elms School, founded on Catholic principles and enriched by Dominican spirituality, is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 303 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,100
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of The Elms School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Our Lady Of The Elms School
Pre-K	16
Kind	31
1	34
2	25
3	19
4	18
6	19
7	13
8	36
9	27
10	23
11	17
12	24
Ungraded	1

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Grade 8 has 36 students making it the largest class, ahead of Grade 1 with 34 and kindergarten with 31.

Year Founded

1923

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School Motto

An Elms girl boldly discovers her way: Kind. Confident. Resilient.

Student Body

Total Students

303 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Plaid Uniform

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,100

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Tuition Notes

PRE-SCHOOL/PRE-KINDERGARTEN 3 full days (T, W, TH) - $6,250 5 half days - $6,250 5 full days - $8,250 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5) $8,000 MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) $9,200 HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12) $12,100

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Courtney conley

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Faith & Spirituality TeamPower of the Pen

Science OlympiadSpeech and Debate

Spirit ClubThe Elms Farm

Yearbook Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CYO Sports

School Notes

Our mission is to educate girls and young women to live their lives boldly with purpose, confidence, kindness, resilience, justice and faith. The Elms is ranked the #1 Best Catholic All-Girls School in the Cleveland Diocese by Niche.com. Known for academic excellence, a caring atmosphere and strong community spirit, we strive to support every girl on her journey to become an inquiring lifelong learner, a compassionate and engaged global citizen and a confident and caring leader. Every girl is inspired to reach her full potential.By the very nature of our mission, the Elms provides an individualized educational experience for every girl. Because we endeavor to inspire each girl to reach her full potential, there are as many different versions of that as there are girls in the school. That said, girls who are curious, open-minded and studious thrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of The Elms School cost?

Our Lady Of The Elms School's tuition is approximately $12,100 for private students and $175 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of The Elms School?

The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of The Elms School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%.

What sports does Our Lady Of The Elms School offer?

Our Lady Of The Elms School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Our Lady Of The Elms School's ranking?

Our Lady Of The Elms School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Elms School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Elms School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 4/6/2019

I love the community in my school and I can't imagine going anywhere else! When my friends at different school compare their teachers, academics, and peers to my school, there's no contest! I'm just a freshman and I am in LOVE with my school and the people in it. 11/10 would recommend!

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