St. Louis Elementary School (Closed 2026)

About the School

  • St. Louis, the first parochial school in Louisville, was erected around 1852 on the west side of Chapel street.
  • Peter Boviter, Joseph Demulin, and Hannah Moffit-Teachers-guided the footsteps of some of the great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers of present-day parishioners.
  • The Sisters of the Humility of Mary came from France to America in 1864 to teach the children of French immigrants in Louisville.
  • The Teachers at St. Louis School are fully certified by the State of Ohio Department of Education as well as having certification in Religious Education if they are teaching Religion.
  • The combined faculty has many years of teaching experience and these dedicated teachers ensure that the school has an atmosphere of professional excellence permeated with love, patience and mutual respect.
  • St. Louis Elementary school is a diocesan Roman Catholic school operated by the St. Louis Parish Community.
  • The mission of St. Louis School is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to provide excellence in educational programs.
  • As educators, working in partnership with the parish of St. Louis, the parents of our students and other professionals, we endeavor to prepare students to be followers of Jesus Christ and responsible productive citizens.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Where You Belong

Student Body

Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,800/yr for 1 Child (affiliated), $7,900/yr (non-affiliated)
Application URL

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Louis Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Louis Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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