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Catholic Central

1200 E High St Springfield, OH 45505

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Catholic Central ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1929
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Student Body

Total Students
593 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms
Number of AP Courses
6 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is set at $5,550 per year for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. If students are actively involved in a Catholic parish, a subsidy of $1500 is applied for K-6 students, and $1200 is applied for 7th and 8th grade students. Tuition for 9-1
Admissions Director
Jennifer Schwaiger-Tropp
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School Notes

  • Catholic Central School is a Catholic educational community where all members are challenged to grow and perform to their highest potential and to lead lives of honor, compassion and justice for the greater glory of God.
  • Our school purpose is to build strong character; nurture spiritual and moral values; teach responsibility and self-discipline; provide enrichment that helps student achievement; foster development of student's unique gifts; offer a strong curriculum, and retain quality, committed teachers.
  • Catholic Central School is committed to developing the entire person. We accomplish this by providing superior academics built on a Christian-based foundation. In the past five years, the school has received three national awards including the 2009 Innovation in Education Award from Catholic Schools for Tomorrow. Service Ministry is an important part of our committment to community. Enrollment continues to climb, and the school boasts a 100% graduation rate.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Catholic Central often compared to?
Catholic Central is often viewed alongside schools like Emmanuel Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Catholic Central offer?
Catholic Central offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Catholic Central is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is Catholic Central's ranking?
Catholic Central ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Catholic Central?
The application deadline for Catholic Central is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Springfield, OH is $8,693 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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