Welcome to St. Helen Catholic School! Serving grades preschool through eighth grade, we are located in Riverside (Dayton), Ohio. As a community that celebrates diversity, we welcome families from areas including Beavercreek, Dayton, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Riverside, Kettering, Jefferson Township, and military families from Wright Patterson Air Force Base
As a Virtue Based Restorative Disciple School, we strive daily to build character by living virtuously.
Our focus on faith formation and academic excellence prepares the students to be life-long learners who will work to better the world through on-going service.
Come check us out at our Annual Open House in February.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,165
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
422 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White or Light Blue Polo with Navy Bottoms, Skirts & Jumpers available as well as a standard gym uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships and some tuition assistance is available
Admissions Director
Lisa Saunders
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy/Girl Scouts, Safety Patrol, Spirit and Joy Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Cantors, Choir
Boy/Girl Scouts, Safety Patrol, Spirit and Joy Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Cantors, Choir
School Notes
- Documents required to enroll are:
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record
- Last Report Card
- Baptismal Certificate (If applicable)
- Custody or Guardianship Papers (If applicable)
- $120 Registration Fee Per Family
- Note: To enroll in our preschool program your child must be completely potty-trained and 3 years old by September 30th.To enroll in kindergarten the child must be 5 years old by September 30.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Helen Catholic Elementary School cost?
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $6,165 for private students.
What sports does St. Helen Catholic Elementary School offer?
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Helen Catholic Elementary School's ranking?
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Helen Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Helen Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/21/2013
Our two children (age 8 and 11) have attended St Helen since Kindergarten. Neither my wife or I attended Catholic school and we were not raised Catholic either. Thus far we are very happy with St Helen. The teachers are very loving towards the children. The kids who attend are generally well-behaved. The school buildings are in good condition. Our kids receive homework on 3 or 4 days a week, which we like. They are scoring faily well on standardized tests. There are plenty of activity choices for students. Our kids receive religious instruction and attend a church service weekly which is structured to children. The priests are wonderful with the kids. The only fault is there is no playground equipment, but this is typical of catholic schools for some reason.
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