The Catholic Schools of Belmont County, Ohio, like many other public and parochial schools, have experienced declining enrollments over the past few years. The causes may be attributed to declining family size and to economic factors affecting the area. The paper describes a study of Belmont County's five Catholic schools undertaken by the Office of Educational Services at the Diocese's request. The study provides data for help in decisions affecting these schools' future. Following an introductory chapter, the report presents demographic information in chapter II. The county shows a general population decline. Two elementary schools show only a slight decline, while two others have declined dramatically since 1979. The high school's enrollment has declined and will continue to do so. Chapter III reviews facilities and miscellaneous items pertinent to the study. Chapter IV contains consultants' conclusions and recommendations. After addressing some Ohio Department of Education concerns about auxiliary services, transportation, school charters, and teacher certification, the study recommends that (1) the schools continue under their present organizational structure; (2) the low enrollments of St. Mary and St. Joseph be assigned highest priority by the schools' supporting parishes; (3) St. Mary Central address its accommodation problem carefully; (4) more dialogue be promoted among the schools; and (5) pastors and school administrators be given this report. Appended are the minutes of meetings with pastors and school officials. (MLH)