Preparing young men to be GREAT men!
A faith-based elementary school for boys in grades 3 through 8.
Welcome to Xavier Jesuit Academy
Xavier Jesuit Academy guides the trajectory of young men’s lives through education.
On August 14, 2024, the doors of XJA opened for the first time to provide young men in Bond Hill and nearby neighborhoods with a challenging and disciplined approach to education rooted in the Jesuit tradition.
- A scholarship-funded, faith-based education for young men in grades 3-8.
- An environment of brotherhood with high academic standards.
- A Jesuit Catholic education experience that develops and honors the culture and dignity of the whole person: body, mind and spirit.

Experience the XJA Difference:
- Faith-based
- Small class sizes
- Proven educational model
- Academic excellence
- Enrichment activities
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"I felt cared for and challenged." Discover how Jesuit Nativity education transformed one alumnus's life. Double your impact for XJA students through December 31.
Morning Meeting is always a delight, a chance for our students to meet with who they could become. Last Thursday, our friend Harry Santen brought two of his friends: Dwight Parry, Principal Oboe of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe from Nashville Symphony.
Discover Xavier Jesuit Academy, Cincinnati's first Jesuit Nativity school serving young men in grades 3-8 through tuition-free education. Join our Bond Hill community for a school tour, meet our founding leaders, and learn how you can support our mission of forming faith-filled leaders and "Men for Others" through volunteer opportunities and partnerships.
Xavier Jesuit Academy is breaking new ground in youth athletics, launching Cincinnati's first single-school rugby program at the grade school level. Under the guidance of veteran coach John Spencer, fifth and sixth grade students are learning a sport that emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and the Jesuit values that define our school.
Xavier Jesuit Academy (XJA) is proud to announce its participation in the Companion Scholars Program, a collaboration with St. Xavier High School designed to prepare exceptional middle school students for success in rigorous college preparatory environments. This initiative is led by Dr. Hollie Johnson, Director of Graduate Support at XJA, who brings 20 years of education experience including eight years as a Xavier University professor.
Xavier Jesuit Academy Merch Shop is now ONLINE! your one-stop destination for official XJA merchandise that celebrates our mission of forming young men to be leaders and "Men for Others."
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