St. John Central Grade School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

350 37th St
Bellaire, OH 43906

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.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 179 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. John Central Grade 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

1857

Colors

White, Green

Student Body

Total Students

179 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

St. John Central Grade School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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)

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

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