Catholic Education

Our Mission

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.

2025-26 At A Glance 

Looking 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!

Educating the Mind, Body, & Soul

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

Special Education

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Cleveland serve over 2000 students with special learning needs in 80 different schools. We are committed to building school environments where exceptional learners can flourish.  

Learn more about special education programs in our diocese.

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Latest News

Statement on Ohio EdChoice Lawsuit Appeals Court Ruling

An Ohio Appeals Court affirmed a lower court decision that ruled the EdChoice program unconstitutional. Despite this ruling, the EdChoice program remains in place as the case proceeds to the Ohio Supreme Court. Attorneys defending the EdChoice program are very confident that the constitutionality of the program will prevail at the Ohio Supreme Court.

All EdChoice scholarships remain fully intact for the 2026-2027 school year and will continue pending the Ohio Supreme Court's review and final decision.

Click HERE to read the full statement issued by the Office of Catholic Education in response to this ruling.

Separating fact from fiction: the surprising truth behind EdChoice

A quick perusal of the news lately, not to mention the comments at some recent public school board meetings, finds plenty of people convinced that the state has reduced its investment in public education. And they all somehow similarly point to Ohio's relatively small investment in school choice as the source of their ills.

The truth: EdChoice is, in fact, the best value for taxpayers in Ohio. Click HERE to learn why.

Pardon Our Progress  

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.

EdChoice = College Success

"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.

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