St. Lawrence is a Roman Catholic Elementary School where faculty, staff, parents, and students work together to learn, and through example, live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our faculty and staff are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and cultural development of each student.
St. Lawrence School strives to instill in each student the following: respect for self, others, and the communities in which they live, responsibility and accountability for their actions, a personal challenge for academic excellence, and the desire to pursue and enjoy life-long learning.
St. Lawrence School works to establish a solid foundation for each student to confidently meet the many challenges of an ever-changing world.
All students of St. Lawrence School, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, are expected to take part in prayers, attend Mass, take religious classes, and to meet the academic standards set as well as to generally promote the moral and spiritual climate of the school.
Students participate in liturgical and paraliturgical celebrations as a student body and in smaller classroom groups.
St. Lawrence Parish School admits to grades K-6 students of any sex, race, religion, and national origin to all rights, programs, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Lawrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
379 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
St. Lawrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Lawrence Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Lawrence Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Lawrence Elementary School located?
St. Lawrence Elementary School is located in the East Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in East Price Hill.
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