St. Mary Elementary School in Akron, OH, serves 225 co–ed udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based Catholic elementary and secondary program.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 13 teachers supporting academic instruction.
Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for udent diversity, with 94.9% of students representing students of color.
The school is located in a midsize city community and offers a comprehensive K–8 education within the Akron area.
Tuition and acceptance rate data are consient with local Akron private schools, where average elementary tuition is $7,905 and acceptance rates average 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary Of The Assumption School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
611 Jennings Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Christian School
(Latter Day Saints)
139 S High St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-3137
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-3137
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 118 students
St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School ![St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo]( "St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo")
(Catholic)
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Hoban High School ![Archbishop Hoban High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hoban High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School ![St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo]( "St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo")
(Catholic)
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Hoban High School ![Archbishop Hoban High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hoban High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1584 Wilson Ave
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
5.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Hametown Christian Academy ![Hametown Christian Academy Photo]( "Hametown Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
4774 S Hametown Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7891
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7891
8.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
611 Jennings Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5186
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Christian School
(Latter Day Saints)
139 S High St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-3137
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-3137
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 118 students
St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Arlington Christian Academy
(Christian)
539 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Tuition listed
1650 Diagonal Road
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7182
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7182
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
1650 Diagonal Road
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7182
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7182
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Akron First Academy & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1175 W Market St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-1436
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-1436
2.8 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Vocational School
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
9329.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Norwayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
9329.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Norwayne Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
286 S. Main Street
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
9329.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Norwayne Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
9329.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Green Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
9330 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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