St. Paul School in Salem, OH, is a Catholic co–ed elementary school serving grades PK through 6 with a total enrollment of 147 udents.
Founded in 1904,. Paul School operates in a town community setting and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 10 full–time teachers providing instruction.
Approximately 6.8% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Paul School is one of the olde private elementary schools in Ohio, ranking among the top 20% statewide by founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul School's ranking?
St. Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul School?
The application deadline for St. Paul School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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