Values for a Lifetime

Challenging Curriculum
As a parent, you want the best possible education for your child. Students in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools achieve more because more is expected of them by you and their teachers.

Elementary school students receive a firm grounding in fundamentals with opportunities for accelerated learning. Catholic high school students pursue a rigorous course of core studies which exceeds state minimum requirements. Many students pursue advanced placements courses for college credit.

Protecting Your Children
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools is committed to the protection of your children. For more information, please see the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Decree on Child Protection.

Financial Information
Catholic schools can be affordable to everyone through a wide range of financial options, payment plans and tuition assistance. Assistance varies throughout our Greater Cincinnati, Greater Dayton and northern Miami Valley Catholic schools, so please check with your preferred institution for more information.

Terra Nova Tests
As a parent, you want your child to excel scholastically, and so does the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized your local Catholic schools for consistently ranking in the top 10% of schools in the nation for 8th grade reading and math scores on Terra Nova tests. To find out testing dates, contact your preferred school.

High School Placement Tests
High school placement tests are regularly conducted throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. These standardized tests measure a student's academic achievement.

When do Catholic high schools give standardized tests for student placement?
To confirm the placement test date, please contact the school of your choice.

Where should a student take a high school placement test?
It is important for your child to take the placement test at the school where he or she plans to enroll in the fall. Contact your preferred high school for further information.

Open Houses
Students and their families can visit Catholic elementary schools and Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati during scheduled open houses. Although houses are scheduled on specific dates, individual tours can be arranged at any time by directly contacting any of the schools in the directory.