Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Rose Catholic School
About the School
- St Rose is a small, vibrant school that's more like a private academy.
- We still believe that great educations come from great teachers.
- Independent research shows that St. Rose parents express great satisfaction with the education their children receive.
- They know that caring teachers and enduring values make St. Rose a smart, safe place for children to learn.' Let me share a quote from the parent of a current student: St. Rose School is so educationally excellent it's difficult to name every area in which it excels! If you want your child to receive an excellent education, surrounded by caring, dedicated people whose only interest is the success of your child, St. Rose is the school of choice.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Rose Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1845
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Great Teachers! Great Education!
- St Rose is a small, vibrant school that's more like a private academy. We still believe that great educations come from great teachers. Independent research shows that St. Rose parents express great satisfaction with the education their children receive. They know that caring teachers and enduring values make St. Rose a smart, safe place for children to learn.' Let me share a quote from the parent of a current student: St. Rose School is so educationally excellent it's difficult to name every area in which it excels! If you want your child to receive an excellent education, surrounded by caring, dedicated people whose only interest is the success of your child, St. Rose is the school of choice.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Rose Catholic School often compared to?
St. Rose Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Gerard by visitors of our site.
What is St. Rose Catholic School's ranking?
St. Rose Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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