Nearly 150 years ago, in 1858, Father Jacquett established a school for the instruction of children of Catholic parishioners in Bellaire, Ohio.
It was this humble beginning of a school that evolved into what we know today as St. John Central Grade School.
Undoubtedly, Father Jacquett had strong beliefs about Catholic education when he formed the first classes of St. John Grade School.
The important role that Catholic education played in the lives, the beliefs contained therein.
St. John Central Grade School is accredited by the OCSAA and is in the process of reaccredidation.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1857
Colors
White, Green
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Enter to learn, leave to serve
- School Mascot: Shamus
- Nearly 150 years ago, in 1858, Father Jacquett established a school for the instruction of children of Catholic parishioners in Bellaire, Ohio. It was this humble beginning of a school that evolved into what we know today as St. John Central Grade School. Undoubtedly, Father Jacquett had strong beliefs about Catholic education when he formed the first classes of St. John Grade School. The important role that Catholic education played in the lives, the beliefs contained therein. St. John Central Grade School is accredited by the OCSAA and is in the process of reaccredidation.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John Central Grade School?
The application deadline for St. John Central Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Central Grade School is Central Catholic High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Wheeling Country Day School (1.6 miles away)
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(304) 232-2430
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(304) 242-3589
Wheeling, WV 26003
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(304) 233-1660
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