St. Mary Of The Falls School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Mary Of The Falls School

8262 Columbia Road
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Tel: (440) 235-4580

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St. Mary of the Falls School, located at the corner of Bagley and Columbia Roads in the center of Olmsted Falls, is an elementary school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.

St. Mary of the Falls School offers a strong academic curriculum with Catholic teachings and values infused throughout the daily life of our students.

Students, parents, teachers and staff form a faith and learning community that values the traditions of Catholic Education.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 250 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary Of The Falls School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1905

Student Body

Total Students

250 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Catholic Tradition ~ Academic Excellence

St. Mary of the Falls School, located at the corner of Bagley and Columbia Roads in the center of Olmsted Falls, is an elementary school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. St. Mary of the Falls School offers a strong academic curriculum with Catholic teachings and values infused throughout the daily life of our students. Students, parents, teachers and staff form a faith and learning community that values the traditions of Catholic Education.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Mary Of The Falls School's ranking?

St. Mary Of The Falls School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of The Falls School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 250 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $11,268 for elementary schools and $17,098 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).