St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is a proven leader in children's mental health recovery, providing residential, educational and community treatment programs for children who have been abused or neglected, are severely emotionally disturbed or developmentally disabled.
Every year, SJO changes the lives of 1,600 children from the Greater Cincinnati community and across the country.
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is a comprehensive children's mental health, educational, and residential treatment agency that helps abused, cognitively challenged, and/or emotionally disturbed children and their families on the road to recovery and success.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
School Calendar
Campus Size
18 acres
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is a proven leader in children's mental health recovery, providing residential, educational and community treatment programs for children who have been abused or neglected, are severely emotionally disturbed or developmentally disabled. Every year, SJO changes the lives of 1,600 children from the Greater Cincinnati community and across the country. St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is a comprehensive children's mental health, educational, and residential treatment agency that helps abused, cognitively challenged, and/or emotionally disturbed children and their families on the road to recovery and success.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Springer School & Center, St. Aloysius Education Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School located?
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School is located in the Monfort Heights East neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Monfort Heights East.
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