Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland educate the hearts and minds of over 40,000 students each day, partnering with parents to serve their children from preschool through high school.
Are you searching for the best school for your children? A place where they're surrounded by a caring, safe, and joyful community? A school home where they can discover what they love most about life?
We're so happy you're visiting today. We look forward to welcoming you in person at one of our 108 Catholic schools!
Rooted in a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland educate children to foster Community, embrace Service, and proclaim the Gospel.


Follow the links below to learn more about how Catholic schools educate students from preschool through high school.

Catholic elementary schools outperform Ohio’s public schools in every grade level!
Click HERE to learn more about this latest achievement and read our Catholic elementary school 2025 Academic Progress Report.

"Students who used an EdChoice scholarship to attend private school were substantially more likely to enroll in and graduate from college than similar students who remained in public schools…"
Click HERE to read the full report from the Urban Institute.

Despite an initial ruling by a Franklin County judge, the Catholic school community in Ohio remains confident that the EdChoice program will prevail in the appeals process.
Worried about how this judgment affects you, your child, and your Catholic school? Don't be! Click HERE to review a complete list of FAQ's related to this ruling.

With 108 Catholic schools to choose from, your ideal Catholic school is right around the corner!
Friendly competition to help schools in diocese build awareness of Angel Scholarship Fund; February 26, 2026
St. Aloysius students ‘adopt’ African Americans on the road to sainthood; February 26, 2026
Padua students organize prom for Mount Alverna Village residents; February 19, 2026
Julie Billiart’s Brecksville Campus welcomes Bishop Malesic for prayer service, visit; February 11, 2026
A presidential visit: Diocese welcomes NCEA president during Catholic Schools Week; February 5, 2026
Annual Catholic Schools Week Mass attracts students from across diocese; February 5, 2026

Would you like to learn more about why your child belongs at a Catholic school?
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