St. Sebastian Parish School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 371 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Sebastian Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Sebastian Parish School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	39
Kind	36
1	33
2	26
3	37
4	39
5	39
6	34
7	36
8	40

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Year Founded

1929

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2023

Student Body

Total Students

371 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

The school does require a uniform.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,000

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships and financial aid including the Ed Choice Scholarship are available for all students.

% on Financial Aid

85%

Admissions Associate

Diana McGee

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCrazy Eights

Ecology ClubGeography Bee

Lego ClubClubMathCounts

Power of the PenRecycling Club

Robotics ClubScience Olympiad

Service projectsSoap Box Derby

Spelling BeeStock Market Club

Student Ambassador ProgramStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Academy of Art and CultureArt Classes

Choir and CantoringSchool Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CYO Sports

School Notes

A 2023 National Blue Ribbon School recipient from the U.S. Department of Education.
For the past 95 years, St. Sebastian Parish School has provided a high-quality, catholic education to students in West Akron.
While continuing our long tradition of excellent education in core subjects taught in a faith-based environment, St. Sebastian also stays on the forefront of educational technology and teaching methods.
We are a STEM designated school by The State of Ohio..
Governor's Thomas Edison Award Winner for STEM Education, 5th Straight Year.
New school entrance, HAVEN Lockdown Devices, upgraded access control system, additional outdoor cameras and an enhanced PA system make our school grounds safe for students and visitors.
The opening of our Innovation Lab, a maker-space classroom that houses an amazing array of educational materials and offers a large, flexible space for project-based, active learning allows are students to collaborate and become better critical thinkers.
Our 1:1 Chromebook program provides technology that creates a personalized learning enviroment for every student in grades 5-8. The school is also equipped with multiple chromebook carts and ipad carts on every floor to assist all grades in learning on both platforms.
Recently, every classroom was equipped with a Hover Cam that assisted students who needed to learn remotely.
Also Beam Audio Devices were placed in every classroom to optimize hearing for all students.
New student desks with larger work spaces, flex-back chairs, built in storage and lockers were added to classrooms giving the learning space a much more modern look.

If you are interested in more information on St. Sebastian Parish School or would like to set-up a school tour or speak with our principal, please call the school office at 330-836-9107. Thank you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Sebastian Parish School cost?

St. Sebastian Parish School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.

What sports does St. Sebastian Parish School offer?

St. Sebastian Parish School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Sebastian Parish School's ranking?

St. Sebastian Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Sebastian Parish School?

The application deadline for St. Sebastian Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Sebastian Parish School located?

St. Sebastian Parish School is located in the West Akron neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in West Akron.

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