St. John Central Grade School

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:

Category
Attribute
School History

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
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

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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What is St. John Central Grade School's ranking?
St. John Central Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
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).

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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)

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The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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