Teach Catholic doctrine and communicate the 'Good News" of Jesus Christ.
Teach all academic subjects and develop the giftedness that Jesus Christ gives.
Establish a Catholic/Christian environment in a community where faith and the "Kingdom of God" is experienced as evidenced by self-transformation in love of neighbor and expressed in service to others.
Affirm each person as a unique individual, recognizing and developing the God-given talents and abilities of each person in the academic educational process.
Foster a good self-image through spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, physical and psychological development enabling each person to live a full Christian life through self-direction, creative expression and critical thinking.
Promote responsible citizenship in the local community through social awareness, leading to personal growth by involved service, nurtured and guided by St. Patrick School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,850
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1874
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Please see school website
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Jacob F. Froning
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Patrick School cost?
St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $2,850 for private students.
What sports does St. Patrick School offer?
St. Patrick School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Patrick School is Shekinah Christian School (14.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cypress Christian School (14.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (15.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
375 Alton Darby Creek Road
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-1181
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-1181
14.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 358 students
Shekinah Christian School ![Shekinah Christian School Photo]( "Shekinah Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
14.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7960 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
15.2 miles
Gr: NS | 66 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Norton Road KinderCare ![Norton Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Norton Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
1145 Norton Rd.
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-6166
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-6166
16.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
440 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3555
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3555
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shekinah Christian School ![Shekinah Christian School Photo]( "Shekinah Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
14.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
17.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sunrise Academy
(Islamic)
5657 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
375 Alton Darby Creek Road
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-1181
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-1181
14.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 358 students
Shekinah Christian School ![Shekinah Christian School Photo]( "Shekinah Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
14.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
440 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3555
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3555
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Tuition listed
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
17.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sunrise Academy
(Islamic)
5657 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7960 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
15.2 miles
Gr: NS | 66 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Norton Road KinderCare ![Norton Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Norton Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
1145 Norton Rd.
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-6166
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-6166
16.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
440 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3555
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3555
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Tuition listed
West Broad KinderCare ![West Broad KinderCare Photo - West Broad KinderCare]( "West Broad KinderCare Photo - West Broad KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
5381 West Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 851-1431
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 851-1431
16.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cherry Creek KinderCare ![Cherry Creek KinderCare Photo - Front of Building]( "Cherry Creek KinderCare Photo - Front of Building")
Daycare / Preschool
550 Fox Ridge St.
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-7375
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-7375
17.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
194 Walnut St
Cedarville, OH 45314
(937) 766-3811
Cedarville, OH 45314
(937) 766-3811
9194.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
194 Walnut St
Cedarville, OH 45314
(937) 766-1871
Cedarville, OH 45314
(937) 766-1871
9194.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 W John St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
9195.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
9195.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Charter School
501 S Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 660-3172
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 660-3172
9195.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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