Admissions FAQ

At St. Teresa we strive to empower our students to develop strong academic skills in a Catholic atmosphere. Our highly qualified teachers, in partnership with the parents, educate the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Ultimately, our mission is to enable our students to become responsible and contributing Christian members of society.

Tuition per child is $6,250.00.

If you are not applying for the Ohio EdChoice Scholarship, you must choose a Tuition Payment plan. You can pay the entire tuition upfront before August 15th, select the preferred option of automatic monthly transfers from a checking or savings account (no fee for this option), or you can sign up for monthly tuition invoices to be sent home which would include a surcharge of $50 on the first month’s tuition statement.

Yes, Tuition Assistance is available for Catholic families who are registered and active parishioners with children in grades
K – 8. St. Teresa uses FACTS to determine financial aid. You must apply on-line at FACTS Management using school code 16731.

*also see FAQ “Does St. Teresa accept EdChoice Scholarship Vouchers?

Yes! St. Teresa does accept students using the EdChoice Scholarships; however, before a student will be considered for acceptance, they must complete the registration process. Admission to St. Teresa of Avila is at the discretion of the principal. Acceptance will be based on our admission criteria and is conditional upon space availability.

• To qualify for the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship, your child must be currently attending a designated public school that has been determined to be in Academic Watch or Academic Emergency or be an incoming kindergartener who would be assigned by their public school district to a designated school (i.e. Carson, Midway, Roberts, Westwood; please see http://EdChoice.ohio.gov for a complete listing and more information).
• The State of Ohio also offers an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program with scholarship amounts based on income (all Ohio families are now eligible to receive EdChoice Expansion Scholarships up to $6,165 based on income). This scholarship requires a separate application. 

Contact the school office for assistance and discover how affordable a private, Catholic education can be for your family.

If you are registering an incoming Kindergarten student, you may request a packet from the school. For students entering grades 1 – 8, registration begins with a pre-application. This form is found on the website, or you may call the school office and we can fill it out over the phone to begin the process. Once completed, the principal will contact you to set up an interview. If accepted, you will then be given a Registration Packet.

Priority registration for current students begins January 3.

Beginning February 1, we will begin enrolling new students. The deadline for enrollment at St. Teresa is June 30th.

When you return registration you will need:

• Child’s birth certificate
• Copy of current utility bill showing your name and address (dated within last 30 days)
• Baptismal certificate (and other Sacrament certificates, if applicable)
• Custody papers, if applicable
• Past school records, if applicable
• Registration fee $50.00 per student (non-refundable)
• Technology fee of $50.00 per student (refundable)
• All Registration paperwork

In addition, the following may be requested: standardized test scores, individual education plan (IEP), psychological testing/counseling records, letters of recommendation, and an academic screening test may be administered.

Classroom space will be allocated according to the order of preference listed below. If all spaces are filled, a waiting list will be established.
Order of preference for admissions:
1. A child currently enrolled at St. Teresa of Avila School in our kindergarten through 8th grade.
2. A child with brothers and/or sisters currently enrolled, who is seeking enrollment for the first time, and whose parents
are considered active parishioners*.
3. A child, seeking enrollment for the first time, whose parents are considered active parishioners. If there are more
parishioner applicants than openings; the order of admission will be determined by the families’ initial date of parish registration.
4. A child, seeking enrollment for the first time whose brothers and/or sisters are currently enrolled, and whose parents are non-members of the parish.
5. A child, seeking enrollment for the first time, whose parents are non-members of the parish.
*An active parishioner is one who participates in the Sunday liturgies, takes part in parish projects, and supports the parish through active participation in the parish stewardship program.

Yes! St. Teresa of Avila School was awarded the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant in 2022 and has used those dollars to upgrade and expand our security cameras, doors, and fencing for our outdoor classroom. The security cameras allow the office to more extensively monitor the school grounds and common areas within the school building at all times. All doors are locked and visitors must ring the school office and wait to be admitted into the building. All visitors are required to sign in at the school office. 

Yes, we provide a lunch and breakfast program for our students. If students qualify, they may receive breakfast/lunch for free or at a reduced price. If a student does not qualify, they may purchase breakfast and/or lunch.  

Yes! After-school care is available from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. when school is in session (except early dismissal days). Please contact the school office for more information on how to enroll.

Yes, Cincinnati Public Schools offers bus service to those students who live within the CPS district, live over one mile from school and are within the Transportation route for our school. You may call CPS Transportation at 513-363-7433; choose the option for First Student and inquire with them if you are not sure you are within the transportation route for St. Teresa.

Athletics, Youth Group, and Choir are some of the programs offered. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in an in-school club of their choosing that meets twice a month as well as other activities that meet before and after school. Please see our Extra Curricular page for more information.

All students attend Mass in the church once per week regardless of their faith. Classes take turns preparing the liturgy and participating in the choir, as servers (Catholic students), lectors, gift bearers, and distributors (Confirmed students). They practice in school, at home, and with our Youth Minister. We welcome parents, grandparents, and friends to join us!

A weekly newsletter, the Bruin Bulletin, is published and sent home with other flyers and information via e-mail to families each Thursday and is also available on the school’s website under the “Parents” tab.  In addition, a monthly School Calendar is available on the website. Messages are also sent to parents via email and through Option C.