St. Gabriel School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060

St. Gabriel School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Cleveland.

While a primary goal of the school is academic excellence, the academic and all other programs of the school exist within the primary framework of the Catholic Church.

Catholic students are given preference in admission. In keeping with the ecumenical spirit of the Catholic Church, all religious traditions are respected and, space permitting, students from other faith traditions are welcome in the school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 585 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,351
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

585 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,351

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Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Being Christ, Every Day Everywhere… through teaching, learning, leading and serving.
School Mascot: Grizzlies

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Maddie Lough, Designer -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Gabriel School cost?

St. Gabriel School's tuition is approximately $6,351 for private students.

What schools are St. Gabriel School often compared to?

St. Gabriel School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary Of The Assumption School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from St. Gabriel School?

St. Gabriel School famous alumni include: Maddie Lough, Designer.

What is St. Gabriel School's ranking?

St. Gabriel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for St. Gabriel School?

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

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