St. Charles Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,190
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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St. Charles Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Charles Preparatory School
9	143
10	1
11	116
12	135

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Year Founded

1923

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

395 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,190

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% on Financial Aid

23%

Endowment Size

$2 million

Sports

Colors

White, Red, Cardinal

School Mascot

Cardinal

School Notes

St. Charles Preparatory School, founded in 1923 to prepare leaders for the Christian Community, has as its source and purpose the educational mission of the Church.
This mission — to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all, to transform mankind into new life in Christ, to train individuals to live consciously faithfilled lives as children of God — underpins and enlightens the total school enterprise.
St. Charles finds its definition as a Catholic school in its dedication to develop, nurture, and instill the Gospel of Christ in the minds and lives of its students.

St. Charles Preparatory School, founded in 1923 to prepare leaders for the Christian Community, has as its source and purpose the educational mission of the Church.
This mission — to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all, to transform mankind into new life in Christ, to train individuals to live consciously faithfilled lives as children of God — underpins and enlightens the total school enterprise.
St. Charles finds its definition as a Catholic school in its dedication to develop, nurture, and instill the Gospel of Christ in the minds and lives of its students.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Charles Preparatory School cost?

St. Charles Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $7,190 for private students.

What is St. Charles Preparatory School's ranking?

St. Charles Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Charles Preparatory School?

The application deadline for St. Charles Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/31/2014

Best school for a kids education. I am at Ohio University now and have all As except one class. It is a hard four years at Saint Charles, but once the boy graduates and to become a man he will be prepared for any challenge he meets.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - russe

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