St. Ignatius School

St. Ignatius is one of the largest Catholic parishes in Ohio. The school has over 1,000 students.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,082 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Student Body

Total Students
1,082 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
St. Ignatius School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,082 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,734 for elementary schools and $17,684 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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