St. Joseph Parish School vs. Immaculate Heart Of Mary School

A Catholic elementary school for grades preschool through eight, Saint Joseph Parish School allows children to not only learn and grow in academics but in faith as children of Christ. Saint Joseph`s offers several community service projects throughout the year to teach empathy and compassion for others.

It's mission is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and help students apply that message in their daily lives while growing in faith, knowledge, and stewardship.

Named both a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for its academics and a Purple Star School for its dedication to families in the military, Saint Joseph's offers classes in traditional subjects as well as art, music, band, physical education, Spanish, and technology.

The curriculum includes X-STREAM learning which like STEM, integrates content subject areas into cohesive learning projects based on real-world applications.

SJS also partners with community neighbors including Kent State University, University Hospitals, Millapore Sigma, University of Akron, and Snapology to provide hands-on discovery across all grade levels. Through its CYO program, St. Joseph students are able to participate in a complete sports program.

In today's rapidly changing world, a Christ-centered, value-based education provides the tools young people need to become caring, contributing members of our global community.

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a private Catholic elementary school where children receive the spiritual and educational tools needed for success throughout life.

Opened in 1954, IHM has provided thousands of students in the local community with an outstanding education, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

More than 85% of IHM graduates attend Catholic high schools.

The faculty and staff at IHM provide a loving, Catholic education in a well-maintained, air-conditioned, three-story building.

The facility includes an attached Parish Community Center, where physical education, Spanish, and music are taught to students in every grade.

In addition, students have lockers in their classrooms, and many rooms are equipped with Smartboards or Active Boards.

Most blackboards have been replaced with whiteboards. All classrooms and hallways are carpeted, including the school's 30-station computer lab.