St. Columbkille School

6740 Broadview Rd Cleveland, OH 44134
www.stcolumbkilleschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,975
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Columbkille Parish School strives to integrate religious truths and values with knowledge and skills in order to provide a quality education for all students.
  • This vision motivates students to grow academically, physically, culturally and socially.
  • Among the values prized in the Catholic School are self-worth, self-discipline in the search for a moral way of life, and appreciation for our American heritage.
  • With deep concern for their brothers and sisters, young people in Catholic Schools may be guided to form their personal response in truth, peace, justice and love.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,975
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
373 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Witness to Jesus
  • St. Columbkille Parish School strives to integrate religious truths and values with knowledge and skills in order to provide a quality education for all students. This vision motivates students to grow academically, physically, culturally and socially. Among the values prized in the Catholic School are self-worth, self-discipline in the search for a moral way of life, and appreciation for our American heritage. With deep concern for their brothers and sisters, young people in Catholic Schools may be guided to form their personal response in truth, peace, justice and love.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Columbkille School cost?
St. Columbkille School's tuition is approximately $2,975 for private students.
What is St. Columbkille School's ranking?
St. Columbkille School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Columbkille School?
The application deadline for St. Columbkille School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,225 for elementary schools and $12,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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