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Catholic high school

Our Lady of the Elms School

  • LocationAkron, OH
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 293 students

All-female

Official website

Our Lady of the Elms is a Catholic school for girls in Akron, rooted in the Dominican tradition and sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries. Theology is a graduation requirement, one unit in each of grades 9 through 12. The school's pages confirm an opening Mass and a Baccalaureate Mass on the 2026-27 calendar and a student faith team that helps plan Masses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Our Lady of the Elms School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Sebastian Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Sebastian Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Saint Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Anthonys Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Saint Hedwigs Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5St. Hilary Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry, Our Lady of the Elms School: 0.1 miOur Lady of the Elms School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Sebastian Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  2. Saint Sebastian Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Saint Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  4. Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  5. Saint Hedwigs Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  6. St. Hilary Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Masses for the school are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Key Dates | Our Lady of the Elms Schoolstatic1.squarespace.com/static/538ccb10e4b06f897207b0e3/t/6a998d28a520bc2efd4f7135/1788448040824/OLE+School+Calendar+2026-2027+%289.26%29.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opening Mass - Blessed Mother's Birthday”
      The 2026-27 school calendar lists an opening Mass on September 8, 2026.
    2. Clubs & Organizations | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/clubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Music Ministry is open to all students in grades 6-12. Members provide music for our all-school liturgies.”
      A Music Ministry club provides music for the school's all-school liturgies.
      “F.A.S.T. (Faith And Spiritual Team) members meet with the liturgical director to plan Masses, Friday Word and Communion services and other prayer and para-liturgical services for the Elms community. Students participate in various ministries during Mass and throughout the year.”
      A student faith team meets with the liturgical director to plan Masses and prayer services for the school community.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Key Dates | Our Lady of the Elms Schoolstatic1.squarespace.com/static/538ccb10e4b06f897207b0e3/t/6a998d28a520bc2efd4f7135/1788448040824/OLE+School+Calendar+2026-2027+%289.26%29.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opening Mass - Blessed Mother's Birthday”
      The 2026-27 school calendar lists an opening Mass on September 8, 2026.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Marisa Falcione Campus Minister”
      Marisa Falcione is listed as the school's campus minister.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Computed as full-year equivalents: theology is one unit per year, which is one full-year course in each of grades 9 through 12; four years. The 2025-26 Upper School Profile lists the requirement; it is the most recent edition found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Upper School Profile | Our Lady of the Elms Schoolstatic1.squarespace.com/static/538ccb10e4b06f897207b0e3/t/6941aeba26fdb17367fe5d15/1765912250144/2025-2026+Upper+School+Profile.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology (one unit per year) ........... 4”
      Graduation requires theology at one unit per year, four units in total.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the faculty and staff page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Marisa Falcione Campus Minister”
      Marisa Falcione is listed as the school's campus minister.
    2. Clubs & Organizations | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/clubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “F.A.S.T. (Faith And Spiritual Team) members meet with the liturgical director to plan Masses, Friday Word and Communion services and other prayer and para-liturgical services for the Elms community. Students participate in various ministries during Mass and throughout the year.”
      A student faith team meets with the liturgical director to plan Masses and prayer services for the school community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two student groups with a faith purpose are listed on the clubs page: F.A.S.T. (Faith And Spiritual Team) and Music Ministry, which provides music for all-school liturgies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/clubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “F.A.S.T. (Faith And Spiritual Team) members meet with the liturgical director to plan Masses, Friday Word and Communion services and other prayer and para-liturgical services for the Elms community. Students participate in various ministries during Mass and throughout the year.”
      A student faith team meets with the liturgical director to plan Masses and prayer services for the school community.
      “Music Ministry is open to all students in grades 6-12. Members provide music for our all-school liturgies.”
      A Music Ministry club provides music for the school's all-school liturgies.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service page lists totals of 25 hours for grades 9 and 10 and 35 hours for grades 11 and 12. Either reading passes 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/communityservice · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grades 9 & 10 – remaining 15 hours for a total of 25 hours (30 points)”
      Grades 9 and 10 must complete a total of 25 service hours by May 1.
      “Grades 11 & 12 –remaining 20 hours for a total of 35 hours. (40 points)”
      Grades 11 and 12 must complete a total of 35 service hours by May 1.
    2. 2025-2026 Upper School Profile | Our Lady of the Elms Schoolstatic1.squarespace.com/static/538ccb10e4b06f897207b0e3/t/6941aeba26fdb17367fe5d15/1765912250144/2025-2026+Upper+School+Profile.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “to perform community service during their tenure.”
      All students are required to perform community service during their time at the school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Social Action Club's activities include food and clothing drives and work at area soup kitchens and food pantries. The campus ministry team organizes community service open to all students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/clubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student interests and activities include AIDS awareness and support of the Community AIDS Network of Akron, food and clothing drives, recycling, respect for human life from the unborn to ending the death penalty, working at area soup kitchens and food pantries, hunger awareness”
      The Social Action Club, open to all students in grades 6-12, takes part in food and clothing drives and works at soup kitchens and food pantries; its listed interests include respect for human life.
    2. Community Service | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/communityservice · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our Campus Ministry team regularly organizes and advertises community service opportunities that are open to all students.”
      The campus ministry team organizes community service opportunities open to all students.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Upper school service requirements total 25 hours for grades 9 and 10 and 35 hours for grades 11 and 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/communityservice · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grades 9 & 10 – remaining 15 hours for a total of 25 hours (30 points)”
      Grades 9 and 10 must complete a total of 25 service hours by May 1.
      “Grades 11 & 12 –remaining 20 hours for a total of 35 hours. (40 points)”
      Grades 11 and 12 must complete a total of 35 service hours by May 1.
  • Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Upper School Profile | Our Lady of the Elms Schoolstatic1.squarespace.com/static/538ccb10e4b06f897207b0e3/t/6941aeba26fdb17367fe5d15/1765912250144/2025-2026+Upper+School+Profile.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology (one unit per year) ........... 4”
      Graduation requires theology at one unit per year, four units in total.
  • A student faith team plans Masses and prayer services with the liturgical director, and a Social Action Club serves area food pantries and soup kitchens.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/clubsandorganizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “F.A.S.T. (Faith And Spiritual Team) members meet with the liturgical director to plan Masses, Friday Word and Communion services and other prayer and para-liturgical services for the Elms community. Students participate in various ministries during Mass and throughout the year.”
      A student faith team meets with the liturgical director to plan Masses and prayer services for the school community.
      “Student interests and activities include AIDS awareness and support of the Community AIDS Network of Akron, food and clothing drives, recycling, respect for human life from the unborn to ending the death penalty, working at area soup kitchens and food pantries, hunger awareness”
      The Social Action Club, open to all students in grades 6-12, takes part in food and clothing drives and works at soup kitchens and food pantries; its listed interests include respect for human life.

Concerns

  • The 2026-27 calendar lists only an opening Mass and a Baccalaureate Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Key Dates | Our Lady of the Elms Schoolstatic1.squarespace.com/static/538ccb10e4b06f897207b0e3/t/6a998d28a520bc2efd4f7135/1788448040824/OLE+School+Calendar+2026-2027+%289.26%29.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opening Mass - Blessed Mother's Birthday”
      The 2026-27 school calendar lists an opening Mass on September 8, 2026.
      “Baccalaureate Mass”
      The 2026-27 school calendar lists a Baccalaureate Mass on May 20, 2027.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Our Lady of the Elms School

  • Address: 1375 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44313-7697
  • Location: On campus

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Source: theelms.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, theelms.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • F.A.S.T. (Faith And Spiritual Team)
    Students meet with the liturgical director to plan Masses, Friday Word and Communion services, and other prayer and para-liturgical services for the school community, and take part in ministries during Mass.
    theelms.org
  • Music Ministry
    Open to all students in grades 6-12; members provide music for the school's all-school liturgies.
    theelms.org
  • Elms Ringers
    A bell and hand chime group open to students in grades 6-12 that rings at special events and liturgies.
    theelms.org
  • Opening Mass
    September 8, 2026
    Listed on the 2026-27 school calendar.
    static1.squarespace.com
  • Baccalaureate Mass
    May 20, 2027
    Listed on the 2026-27 school calendar.
    static1.squarespace.com

Retreats 1

  • Retreat teams
    Students serve on teams that plan and facilitate retreats for younger students.
    theelms.org

Service 2

  • Social Action Club
    Open to all students in grades 6-12. Activities include food and clothing drives, work at area soup kitchens and food pantries, and hunger awareness.
    theelms.org
  • Community service program
    The campus ministry team organizes community service opportunities open to all students; upper school students must complete set service hours.
    theelms.org, theelms.org, theelms.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Community Service | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/communityservice · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our Campus Ministry team regularly organizes and advertises community service opportunities that are open to all students.”
    The campus ministry team organizes community service opportunities open to all students.
    “Our Campus Ministry team regularly organizes and advertises community service opportunities that are open to all students.”
    The campus ministry team organizes community service opportunities open to all students.
  2. Contact Us | Our Lady of the Elms Schooltheelms.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Middle & High School (Grades 6-12) 1375 W. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44313-7697 Phone: (330) 836-9384”
    The middle and high school is at 1375 W. Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44313-7697.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
99 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)293
Students in grades 9–1277
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofcleveland.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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