Tuition and Fees
St. Patrick School Admissions
St. Patrick School admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities. In all cases, admission of students will be made only in those cases in which St. Patrick School can meet the child’s needs, and if class size is not at capacity. Admission to St. Patrick School is contingent upon the full cooperation and support of parents with all policies as stated in the Parent-Student Handbook.
All families are required to sign a Financial Responsibility form at the time of enrollment. Failure to do so, may result in your child(ren) not being enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year.
Tuition rate for 2026-2027 is $6,200 per student. Classroom and field trip fees are the responsibility of all families.
Students will be considered for admission to St. Patrick School on a priority basis as follows:
Families who are members of St. Patrick parish (see notation below) who have registered when their children are ready to enter school and 1. Have siblings in the school or 2. Do not have siblings in the school.
*Note: a family is considered to be a member of St. Patrick parish when the family is formally registered and receives envelopes; the family regular practices the Catholic faith with emphasis on attending Sunday Mass and reception of the Sacraments; and the family contributes to the support of the parish through the regular use of offertory envelopes.
Families who are members of neighboring parishes and are expected to meet the membership criteria for St. Patrick parish within their own parish community.
Non-Catholic students will be considered for admission with the following provisions: 1. Space is available at the grade level requested. 2. The parents understand the Catholic philosophy of education and are supportive of the policies of St. Patrick School. Parents are willing to support their child’s participation in the regular school program, including daily religion classes, liturgies, prayer services, etc.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive in July/August prior to each new school year a Parent Commitment form (selecting payment plan of choice), current year Tuition Policy, Tuition statement dated July 1 and Credit Card Authorization form. First tuition/fees payments are due August 31.
We offer three payment plans as follows: pay in full; two payments August 31 and February 15 or ten monthly payments first payment due August 31 then every 15th of the month beginning September through May. All tuition and fees are to be paid in full by May 15 and/or no later than the last day of school.
Ohio EdChoice & EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Programs
Ohio offers Traditional EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion scholarships for eligible students attending participating private schools. EdChoice Expansion awards are based on household income.
Review the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Traditional EdChoice information and EdChoice Expansion forms, eligibility guidance and award information for the applicable school year.
Contact the school office for help with the school’s application process.
Questions about the state program can also be directed to edchoice@education.ohio.gov.
Diocese of Youngstown Scholarship/Aid/Assistance Programs
The Diocese of Youngstown offers financial-aid resources for families seeking a Catholic education, including the Diocese of Youngstown Foundation Tuition Assistance Fund and the Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund.
Visit the diocese’s scholarship and financial-aid page for current program details, application periods, and FACTS Grant & Aid instructions. Diocesan programs have their own application requirements and timelines.
For help understanding the options available through St. Patrick School, contact the school office.
St. Patrick School Tuition Assistance
All tuition assistance is given on the basis of demonstrated need. Funds are made available from the many generous donors of Saint Katharine Drexel Parish. Only families who complete the Tuition Assistance application and provide the necessary documents are eligible for tuition assistance. All applications are strictly confidential and are reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Board. This Board is a small group of individuals organized for the purpose of reviewing funding requests for tuition assistance. All information this Board reviews, financial or otherwise, is held in strict confidence. Awards are not renewable and families must re-apply every year.
Applications for school tuition assistance are accepted year-round. Complete the application and submit all required documents to be considered. Contact the school office for information about award decisions.
Since there are usually more families requesting assistance than there are available resources, submitting an incomplete application will negatively affect the likelihood and/or amount of an award.
The Board will only consider families whose financial standings have been verified. Submitting an application does not mean that the application has been verified. It is very important that all required financial documents be submitted.
Applications are available in the School Office. Please contact Mrs. Atkinson to request a paper application.
Any tuition questions? Please call the parish office at 330-673-5849.
Review the Financial Aid page for assistance options, or return to Admissions and Registration for enrollment information.