School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- 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 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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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
Baptist
976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
67888 Friends Church Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 905-8453
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodsfield Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
473 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
9262.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Beallsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9265.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9265.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Monroe Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
9266.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Swiss Hills Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
9266.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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