St. Dominic School

3455 Norwood Road Beachwood, OH 44122
www.stdominicschool.net

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,650
  • Acceptance rate: 10%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,650
  • Acceptance rate: 10%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1952
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Student Body

Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Non -parishoner tuition; parishoner tuition is $4200
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
Acceptance Rate
10%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Susan Biggs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
2 levelsBand
Beginning and Concert BandBulldog Beacon
Desert Fire DrummingEcology Club
Grades 5-8Power of the Pen
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School Notes

  • St Dominic Catholic School, in partnership with the Church, the St Dominic Parish community, our state and the family, provides a Catholic-Christian education through which Gospel values are presented, lived and fostered.
  • Our strong academic programs, taught by dynamic teachers and administered by an enthusiastic faculty, follow the Ohio Department of Education Standards as well as the Graded Course of Studies for the Diocese of Cleveland.
  • Students are given instruction in core curriculum classes, including Religion, as well as what we call "Specials" – Art, General Music, Band, Computers, Physical Education, Spanish, and Library Skills.
  • All of our teachers are certified by the State of Ohio, except for the Spanish teachers in grades K-6 because Spanish is considered an enrichment subject in those grades.
  • Students who take Spanish in grades 7 and 8 are being prepared to test out of Spanish level 1 when they get to high school.
  • Tutoring is available in reading and math.
  • Additionally, junior high teachers are available after school for extra help in the core courses Currently, Smartboard technology is being integrated into our classrooms.
  • School Mascot: Bulldog
  • St Dominic Catholic School, in partnership with the Church, the St Dominic Parish community, our state and the family, provides a Catholic-Christian education through which Gospel values are presented, lived and fostered. Our strong academic programs, taught by dynamic teachers and administered by an enthusiastic faculty, follow the Ohio Department of Education Standards as well as the Graded Course of Studies for the Diocese of Cleveland. Students are given instruction in core curriculum classes, including Religion, as well as what we call "Specials" – Art, General Music, Band, Computers, Physical Education, Spanish, and Library Skills. All of our teachers are certified by the State of Ohio, except for the Spanish teachers in grades K-6 because Spanish is considered an enrichment subject in those grades. Students who take Spanish in grades 7 and 8 are being prepared to test out of Spanish level 1 when they get to high school. Tutoring is available in reading and math. Additionally, junior high teachers are available after school for extra help in the core courses Currently, Smartboard technology is being integrated into our classrooms.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Dominic School cost?
St. Dominic School's tuition is approximately $5,650 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Dominic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Dominic School is 10%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. Dominic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Dominic School offer?
St. Dominic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Dominic School's ranking?
St. Dominic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for St. Dominic School?
The application deadline for St. Dominic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $11,236 for elementary schools and $17,204 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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