Recognition of Excellence · Hillsboro, OH · 2026

St. Mary Preschool

119 East Walnut Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133
https://www.privateschoolreview.com/st-mary-catholic-school-profile/45133
🏆 Ranked #4 in Hillsboro · 5.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Hillsboro
Top 10 in Hillsboro
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hillsboro. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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St. Mary Preschool is an Ohio-licensed, faith-based center in Hillsboro serving Pre-K through 5th grade, with a small enrollment of 56 students total. Affiliated with St. Mary Catholic School, it offers continuity of Catholic education and rolling admissions without formal application deadlines. The intimate community environment reflects its small scale, though the student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1 exceeds typical national averages. The center has not participated in Ohio's quality rating system (SUTQ), and no independent parent reviews are publicly available for verification.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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