We are currently accepting applications for kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 6th grade. Our preschool program has one spot left in the 2 Day AM class and limited spots in the 3 Day AM and 3 Day PM classes. All other grade levels are full.
If you would like to schedule a tour, click on "Schedule a Tour" located on the homepage of our website.
Our admissions are on a rolling basis and placements are made based on the following requirements and the availability of space in each class. We look forward to your application and are available to answer any questions you may have, please call the office at (513)424.1196.
St. John XXIII Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or ancestry.
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (CEF) was established through the generosity of many to the One Faith, One Hope, One Love Capital Campaign. The foundation manages a permanent endowment that provides yearly scholarship opportunities to students in grades Pre-School-12. Click here to learn more about the application process and deadlines. The parishes and schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are extremely generous. Many offer subsidies, scholarships, and other financial need opportunities. Families are often surprised at what financial assistance may be available to their children. We encourage you to reach out to your local Catholic School to discuss options that may be available to your family. To find a school click here.
This program provides scholarship opportunities for K-12 students who reside within the district of a low performing public school. The family can apply for Ed Choice assistance which provide funding for most of Elementary School tuition and a substantial portion of high school tuition. Click herefor more information.
In July 2023 Governor DeWine signed into law a bill that makes the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship available to ALL! This program provides scholarship opportunities for K-12 students based off the families Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in relation to the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL). Those under 450% FPL qualify for a full EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, with Scholarships being reduced by a tiered method for those families above 450% FPL.
The maximum scholarship amounts for both programs is $6,166 for elementary and $8,408 for high school. Click here to learn more about the EdChoice Expansion Program. See flyer here.
Estimate your scholarship eligibility and explore how our close-knit school communities, faith-based values and focus on individual learners are producing superior academic results by clicking here.
Contact a Mrs. Cummins, Administrative Assistant, for more information at 513-424-1196.
Admission to Preschool
Applicants must be 3/4 years of age by September 30th of the beginning school year.
Admission to Kindergarten
Applicants must be 5 years of age by September 30th. Kindergarten is a full day program from 8:00am until 3:00pm. Students will be administered an entrance assessment to determine school readiness.
Admission to Grades 1–8
Applicants must meet SMCES standards in all areas: academics, social, emotional, personal, and spiritual.
Students will be administered an academic entrance assessment to determine grade level readiness.
Students are given priority and considered for admission to St. John XXIII Catholic Catholic School in the following order:
Academic and social readiness
Registered and active parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Parish
Siblings of a student already enrolled in St. John XXIII Catholic Elementary School
