Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,200
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Incarnate Word Academy
About the School
- Incarnate Word Academy is a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and the sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament.
- As a community of learners filled with the Spirit of the Word-Made-Flesh, we are committed to living the Gospel values and inspiring academic excellence,.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,200
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Extra-curric.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013, 2023
School Motto
To Learn, Love and Serve
Student Body
Total Students
383 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Number of AP Courses
40 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Includes all fees except registration fee.
Admissions Director
Heather Schmuhl
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
32 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Altar ServersArt Portfolio Club
BandBowling Club
Brain BrawlCatholic League League Competition
Chess ClubClassroom of Champions
Dancing WarriorsDigital Design
Drama ClubEntrepreneur Club
GCCTM (Math)LEGO University Club
Lemonade Day ClubMath Counts
Metroparks Mural ProjectMorning Video Announcements
Pep SquadPitch Club
Programming ClubReplay for Kids
Robotics ClubScience Olympiad
Sewing for ServiceSpelling Teams
Student CouncilVideography Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ShowsBell Choir
ChoirOrchestra
School Notes
- Founded in 1935, Incarnate Word Academy is a Premier Independent Catholic School serving a diverse group of learners from Preschool to 8thgrade. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word built the school with a commitment to delivering a superior education in an environment rooted in faith with the highest ethical values and conduct. The IWA student body represents 4 counties, 20 local communities, 25 countries, and over 50 places of worship. Nationally recognized, IWA has grown to become a Model of Educational Excellence. With our strong community of families, faculty, staff and Sisters, we guide our students to engage the world with faith, compassion, courage, and commitment.
- Unique to our school is the presence of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word. They are engaged members of the school community, welcoming students in our Early Care program, serving as lunch monitors, substitute teachers, and as special visitors to our classrooms. They serve as models of our faith, living a life devoted to living the Gospel values. Their constant love and support provide a strong foundation, touching the lives of all who have been, are, or will be a part of the Incarnate Word Academy community.
- IWA strives to inspire and support each student to achieve academic and personal success through advanced classes, enriching clubs, and team athletics. Our students learn to think for themselves, practice their faith, exercise responsibility, and become leaders in a safe, dynamic environment. They commit themselves to their classes and develop a strong work ethic, which prepares them for the next stage of their academic life. Our goal is for our students to become life-long learners, reach their fullest potential, be prepared for the future and be engaged members of our Catholic community and world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Incarnate Word Academy cost?
Incarnate Word Academy's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.
What sports does Incarnate Word Academy offer?
Incarnate Word Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Incarnate Word Academy's ranking?
Incarnate Word Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy?
The application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 9/29/2023
As an employee, I am in awe of my colleagues daily. The energy and excitement they bring to the classroom are incredible and exactly the type of experience that children deserve. Their commitment to academic excellence is second to none, and they work with each student to ensure they have what they need to be successful. They partner with parents to make sure each student is working to the best of their ability. They look to the Sisters of the Incarnate Word for spiritual guidance, and they collaborate with each other to create unique cross-curricular experiences. IWA is a special place!
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