Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine

Archbishop Lyke School provides a God-centered learning environment built on respect and peace, offering the opportunity for academic excellence and daily spiritual growth, encouraging every child to succeed as a faith-filled disciple now and in the future.
The school of Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine Parish opened on September 5, 1950 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.
Because of a growing enrollment, an addition was started in 1954, and at its completion, the school registered a student population of 1,500 students, with the average classroom size of 60 students.
By the mid 1960's, however, the student population had decreased to an average classroom size of 30 students.
During the 1970's enrollment continued to dwindle while costs increased and the parish struggled to support the school.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine?
The application deadline for Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine located?
Archbishop Lyke/st. Catherine is located in the Union Miles Park neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,585 for elementary schools and $12,823 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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