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

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About the School

St. Ignatius School in Cincinnati, OH, is a Catholic co–ed private school serving grades PK through 8 in a suburban community.
Founded in 1955, the school enrolls 1,082 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 20.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers education with a Catholic orientation.
Ignatius received the Blue Ribbon Award in 2008 and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for large student body.
Located in the Monfort Heights South neighborhood, this Cincinnati PK–8 private school has a udent population with 4.5% students of color.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,082 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Ignatius School
Pre-K	115
Kind	110
1	120
2	104
3	114
4	120
5	90
6	115
7	116
8	78

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Grade 1 has most students with 120, while Grade 8 has the fewest at 78.

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Student Body

Total Students

1,082 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

72 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is St. Ignatius School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Ignatius School located?

St. Ignatius School is located in the Monfort Heights South neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,094 for elementary schools and $16,401 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).