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St. Francis Seraph School

14 East Liberty Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Tel: (513) 721-7778

www.sfsschool.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,700
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,700
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Seraph School
Kind	20
1	14
2	20
3	20
4	24
5	24
6	23
7	23
8	20

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Year Founded

1861

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Student Body

Total Students

188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki Pants/Skirt and Navy Blue Polo Shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,700

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is paid by 10 monthly installments. Family contribution is income based.

% on Financial Aid

99%

Admissions Director

Jamie Klauke

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

School Mascot

Friars

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Frairs Club

School Notes

St. Francis School is located in the heart of Cincinnati's historic over-the-Rhine district.
The school was built in 1861 and served the Catholic children of German and Irish immigrants.
St. Francis Seraph School now serves inner city children in grades K-8, providing a quality education to children of various faiths and cultures.
Working within the Catholic faith community of St. Francis Seraph Ministries, with the parents of our children and among the people of Over-the-Rhine, we, as a school, endeavor to educate the whole child today to be productive citizens and followers of Christ for the 21st Century regardless of the obstacles.

St. Francis School is located in the heart of Cincinnati's historic over-the-Rhine district. The school was built in 1861 and served the Catholic children of German and Irish immigrants. St. Francis Seraph School now serves inner city children in grades K-8, providing a quality education to children of various faiths and cultures. Working within the Catholic faith community of St. Francis Seraph Ministries, with the parents of our children and among the people of Over-the-Rhine, we, as a school, endeavor to educate the whole child today to be productive citizens and followers of Christ for the 21st Century regardless of the obstacles.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis Seraph School cost?

St. Francis Seraph School's tuition is approximately $4,700 for private students.

What sports does St. Francis Seraph School offer?

St. Francis Seraph School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is St. Francis Seraph School's ranking?

St. Francis Seraph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Seraph School?

The application deadline for St. Francis Seraph School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis Seraph School located?

St. Francis Seraph School is located in the Over The Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.

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The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,487 for elementary schools and $17,834 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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