Admissions

Our three-step process

2024-25 sessions are full.

Join our waitlist for 2025-26.

01 Tour & Visit

Schedule your parent tour today by using the link below. Student visits are scheduled after the parent tour.

Schedule a Parent Tour

FREE! Get your child on our waitlist now. It's quick and easy using the link below.

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Click Inquire to reach out to us or ask us any questions. or contact us directly at (937) 394-2723 or email admin@spmohio.org.

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02 Apply

Click below to complete the application.

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03 Enroll

A letter of acceptance or negation will be sent after the parent tour, student visit, and application has been submitted.

If accepted, please complete the enrollment packet, sent via e-mail, set-up your account through FACTS Tuition Management Portal, and pay the $250 Material/Supply fee.

Upon receipt of enrollment, your child’s space is reserved for the upcoming school year.

*Note: Space is limited.

Tuition information

**NEW EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT**

A discount of $150.00 per child

RETURNING students who complete their enrollment by December 31st

NEW students who complete their enrollment by February 28th

TUITION COMPARISON

St. Philomena Montessori is a unique Catholic Montessori school in our area which offers Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious formation in conjunction with the Montessori Method of classroom instruction. Good Shepherd Montessori in Cincinnati and St. Joseph Montessori in Columbus are two schools which provide similar programs. The tuition comparison below reveals the value provided by St. Philomena Montessori in McCartyville.

Tuition Comparison

	St. Philomena	St. Joseph (Columbus)	Good Shepherd (Cincinnati)
Toddler	$3,350	$9,630	N/A
Preschool	$3,999	$8,950	$6,022
Kindergarten	$6,350	$12,650	$8,685
Elementary	$6,350	$12,650	$8,685

Tuition Rates 2024-25

Half-Day Toddler	$3,350/yr. = $64.42/week
Half-Day Pre-school	$3,999/yr. = $76.90/week
Full-Day Kindergarten	$6,350/yr. =$122.12/week
Lower Elementary	$6,350/yr. = $122.12/week

Tuition Assistance

At Saint Philomena Montessori, we understand that each families' financial circumstances are unique. Our mission is to make a Catholic education an affordable option for all children. Current and prospective SPM families have several avenues to explore for financial assistance in offsetting the cost of tuition. Please reach out to us to discuss your financial assistance options.

Families may apply for financial assistance for our school via the FACTS portal below. Information remains confidential and awards are distributed based on need. Tuition assistance is in addition to an early bird discount.

State of Ohio

Ed Choice Scholarship
Ed Choice scholarships are state income-based scholarships for full or partial tuition. Families who apply and qualify, may recieve up to $6,165/child k-8th.
Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Catholic Education Foundation
The Catholic Education Foundation of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (CEF) is an endowment-based foundation that provides tuition assistance to families who enroll their child/ren in Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
CEF Tuition Assistance
Awards are based on the financial need of the family and range from $600-$1,200 per student grades k-8.
CEF Welcome Scholarship
The Catholic Education Foundation of the Archdiocese often offers Welcome Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to enrolled pre-school or kindergarten students who are the first in their immediate family to attend a Catholic school.

https://catholicbestchoice.org/catholic-education-foundation-tuition-assistance/
Parish & School

Sacred Heart Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to families with children, ages toddler-preschool, attending St. Philomena Montessori. FACTS is used to determine the need awarded. To apply for this scholarship, you must be a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish or a member of our Family of Parishes (St. Joseph, Pillar of Families)

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St.Philomena Anchor Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to families with children, ages toddler-preschool, attending St. Philomena Montessori. FACTS is used to determine the need awarded. To apply for this scholarship, you do not need to be a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish or Family of Parishes (St. Joseph, Pillar of Families).

Apply Today!

Guide to Applying for EdChoice

Tuition Management

St. Philomena Montessori uses FACTS tuition management system to facilitate easy online payment options. Payment plans include annual, semi-annual, and monthly beginning July 1st.

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Childcare

Childcare is available for all toddlers -pre-school enrolled families M-F billed weekly at the following rates:

1st Child	$70.00/week
2nd Child	$60.00/week
3rd Child	$50.00/week

Our half-day childcare option for children ages toddler-5, provides your child with a smooth transition from pre-school to daycare. Childcare is 11:00am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. Childcare includes time for lunch, recess, rest, and unstructured supervised play. Consistent are the Montessori elements of hands-on materials, movement, and independent choice.

** Saint Philomena Montessori partners with Afterglow studio which offers extended care to children from 3:30-5:30 pm. **

AFTERGLOW