St. Paul Lutheran School in Cincinnati, OH serves 71 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through grade 8 in a central city setting.
Founded in 1868, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
The udent body is 50 percent students of color, placing St.
Paul Lutheran among the mo diverse private schools in Ohio.
Located in the Madisonville neighborhood,. Paul Lutheran offers tuition options aligned with Cincinnati's private school averages.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1868
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Christ crucified for sinners.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul Lutheran School located?
St. Paul Lutheran School is located in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 4 other private schools located in Madisonville.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Paul Lutheran School is The Childrens Home (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Seven Hills School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
The Childrens Home
Special Education School
5050 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-6390
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-6390
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 999 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4430 Red Bank Expressway
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 474-5292
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 474-5292
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 187 students
St. Edmund Campion Academy
(Catholic)
6000 Murray Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 871-0331
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 871-0331
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 61 students
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]( "Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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