Nearly 150 years ago, in 1858, Father Jacquett established a school for the instruction of children of Catholic parishioners in Bellaire, Ohio.
It was this humble beginning of a school that evolved into what we know today as St. John Central Grade School.
Undoubtedly, Father Jacquett had strong beliefs about Catholic education when he formed the first classes of St. John Grade School.
The important role that Catholic education played in the lives, the beliefs contained therein.
St. John Central Grade School is accredited by the OCSAA and is in the process of reaccredidation.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1857
Colors
White, Green
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Enter to learn, leave to serve
- School Mascot: Shamus
- Nearly 150 years ago, in 1858, Father Jacquett established a school for the instruction of children of Catholic parishioners in Bellaire, Ohio. It was this humble beginning of a school that evolved into what we know today as St. John Central Grade School. Undoubtedly, Father Jacquett had strong beliefs about Catholic education when he formed the first classes of St. John Grade School. The important role that Catholic education played in the lives, the beliefs contained therein. St. John Central Grade School is accredited by the OCSAA and is in the process of reaccredidation.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John Central Grade School?
The application deadline for St. John Central Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Central Grade School is Central Catholic High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Wheeling Country Day School (1.6 miles away)
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8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Peace School ![Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service]( "Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service")
(Catholic)
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Tuition listed
Augusta Levy Learning Center
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
4.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Tuition listed
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
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(Baptist)
976 Chapel Hill Rd
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(304) 547-4370
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
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(740) 695-2005
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
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8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Peace School ![Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service]( "Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service")
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640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
3.3 miles
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Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
4.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
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8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Peace School ![Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service]( "Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service")
(Catholic)
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Wheeling, WV 26003
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(Catholic)
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(304) 242-5844
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
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(304) 242-6862
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
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(740) 472-0953
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
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(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
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(740) 926-1302
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