Are you considering a new school for your child? Consult our 2016 Lower School Directory below for a complete guide of Northeast Ohio private and other school options for your child’s next educational step.
Scheduling a visit or attending an open house is a great first step in gathering information about any of these schools. Start the process by checking our Fall 2016 Private School Open House Listings.
Andrews Osborne Academy
Andrews Osborne Academy is an independent, co-ed, college preparatory day and boarding school offering pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Along with an engaging curriculum, AOA offers a five-day and seven-day boarding program and various sports opportunities, along with a beautiful 300-acre campus. The school strives to honor its mission everyday: to prepare students for higher education and empower them to be successful leaders committed to serving in an international community.
38588 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
440-942-3600
andrewsosborne.org
Buckeye Online School for Success
The Buckeye Online School for Success is a tuition-free, public school serving students in kindergarten through grade 12 who learn from the safety of their own homes. Students and parents collaborate with highly qualified teachers and support staff to choose the best available curriculum. Junior and senior students have the opportunity to earn high school and college credits simultaneously.
119 E. Fifth St., East Liverpool
866-642-9237
go2boss.com
Cleveland Montessori
Cleveland Montessori is celebrating 21 years of serving the children of Greater Cleveland. The school’s education looks at each child’s individual potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Students in preschool through middle school thrive in this unique urban setting. The school’s proximity to University Circle provides many extensions for cultural and scientific exploration, setting the stage for an experience rich in diversity, growth and joy.
12510 Mayfield Road, Cleveland,
216-421-0700
clevelandmontessori.org
Constellation Schools – Outreach Specialized Educational Services
Constellation Schools offers parental choice when it comes to selecting a school that offers quality education for your child in a safe environment. It provides small class sizes, the integration of technology by offering every child in grades second through 12 personal laptops, a foundation of character education and compassionate staff committed to the high academic success of the students.
5730 Broadview Road, Parma
216-712-7600
constellationschools.com
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) is a college-preparatory Christian school where students multiply their talents and deepen their relationship with Christ as they grow academically and prepare for the future. This is realized through weekly chapels, small group connections, highly credentialed and relational educators, mission trips and multiple Schools of Distinction. The results speak for themselves, with college-bound seniors awarded scholarships each year.
4687 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls
330-929-0575
cvcaroyals.org
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
Fairmount Early Childhood Center creates an environment where learning is fun and play is important. Hands-on learning activities stimulate and challenge the students to encourage social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. Fairmount offers programs for children ages 3 to 5; half-day, all-day and extended day programs are available.
24601 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood
216-292-2344
beachwoodschools.org
Gesu Catholic School
Gesu Catholic School is an educational community created in partnership with students, their families and Gesu Parish. In the Jesuit tradition, the school community is committed to academic rigor and excellence, personal growth, service to others and global citizenship “all for the greater glory of God.”
2450 Miramar Blvd., University Hts.
216-932-0620
gesu.com
Gilmour Academy
Gilmour Academy is home to boys and girls from ages 18 months to 18 years. As an independent and Catholic school, Gilmour is uniquely able to develop both the minds and the hearts of its students. Gilmour staff believes that if you educate the mind and empower the heart, students do more than succeed — they thrive.
34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills
440-442-1104
gilmour.org
Gross Schechter Day School
Gross Schechter is a co-ed Jewish independent school in Pepper Pike for children from ages 6 weeks through grade 8. Its program enables students to become critical thinkers as well as passionate, well-rounded individuals with a strong Jewish identity. The school’s personalized, child-centered approach to learning leads to amazing student achievement and its welcoming community makes it a second home for Jewish families.
27601 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike
216-763-1400
grossschechter.org
Hathaway Brown
Since 1876, Hathaway Brown has been educating, empowering and nurturing young women on the path to greatness. The Shaker Heights campus offers a warm, welcoming environment and immersive academic, service and cultural opportunities. Graduates attend many of the country’s top universities. Now enrolling girls in kindergarten through grade 12, and for the co-ed Early Childhood Program and Infant and Toddler Center. Financial aid, merit scholarships and transportation are available.
19600 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Hts.
216-932-4214
hb.edu
The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development
Hanna Perkins School is a play-based preschool and kindergarten focused on healthy emotional development for success in school and life. In a nurturing environment of trust and mutual respect, children receive all the academic fundamentals while developing emotional intelligence to manage the complex social interactions of daily life. For more than 65 years, the school’s approach has been used to train educators across Northeast Ohio.
19910 Malvern Road, Shaker Hts.
216-991-4772
hannaperkins.org
Hawken School
A co-educational private day school with a lower and middle school campus in Lyndhurst (preschool through eighth grade) and an upper school campus in Gates Mills (ninth grade through grade 12), Hawken is committed to the development of character and intellect. The school’s innovative schedule, individualized student attention, early childhood center and nationally recognized programming help to build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.
Lower/Middle School, 5000 Clubside Road, Lyndhurst
Upper School,12465 County Line Road, Gates Mills
440-423-4446
hawken.edu
Hershey Montessori School
Hershey Montessori School’s programs run in three-year cycles so that children may work and learn at their own pace. Programs include: Parent-Infant Program (ages 2 months to walking), Young Child Community (walking to 36 months), Children’s House (ages 2.5 to 6.5), Elementary (ages 6 to 12), Middle School (ages 12 to 15) and Upper School (ages 15 to 18).
Lower School, 10229 Prouty Road, Concord Twp., 440-357-0918
Upper School, 11530 Madison Road, Huntsburg Twp., 440-636-6290
hershey-montessori.org
Holy Cross Catholic Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Schools (Stark County) is a community of schools serving children from preschool-grade eight. We prepare students to be the highly educated, moral leaders of tomorrow through opportunities in the arts, athletics, service, and educational programming. Our 21st Century Learning Initiative offers enriched opportunities in Arts & Innovation, STEM, Project Based Learning, Engineering & Entrepreneurship, Science & Literacy, Personalized Learning, Environmental Sustainability, & Global Learning. Serving all Faiths. To learn more call 330-526-8366.
219 E. Maple Street, Unit #203, North Canton
starkholycrossacademy.com
Hudson Montessori School
Founded 53 years ago, Hudson Montessori School is proud of its heritage as the nation’s 13th oldest Montessori School. It continues to offer a Montessori educational experience that provides excellent academics, innovative programs and a nurturing, child-centered environment. Today, the school enrolls toddlers through middle school age students. HMS serves students from Hudson and more than 12 surrounding communities.
7545 Darrow Road, Hudson
330-650-0424
hudsonmontessori.org
Julie Billiart School
Julie Billiart School nurtures and empowers students in kindergarten through eighth grade with special learning needs. As a Catholic school rooted in the educational principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Julie Billiart welcomes diverse faith traditions. It strives to build self-confidence, inspire Christian values, and empower students with skills, knowledge and enthusiasm for learning. In August of 2017, it plans to open the doors to Julie Billiart School of St. Sebastian Parish in Akron.
4982 Clubside Road, Lyndhurst
216-381-1191
juliebilliartschool.org
Lake Ridge Academy
Lake Ridge Academy is a private kindergarten through grade 12 college preparatory school on Cleveland’s west side. Located in North Ridgeville, the centrally located school attracts students from 40 communities. They are drawn to the school’s rigorous academic programs and supportive community atmosphere. With an 8:1 student to teacher ratio, each student receives the individual level of attention they deserve. The new, state-of-the-art Kemper Science and Engineering Building opened in spring 2016.
37501 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville
440-327-1175
lakeridgeacademy.org
Laurel School
Laurel School is a nationally recognized independent day school for girls in kindergarten through grade 12, with a co-ed pre-primary. Laurel students come from 74 communities in Northeast Ohio. Its traditional Lyman Campus is in Shaker Heights and its 140-acre Butler Campus is in Russell Township. The Butler Campus is home to competitive athletics and outdoor experiential learning, including an outdoor pre-primary school.
One Lyman Circle, Shaker Hts.
7420 Fairmount Road, Russell Twp.
216-464-1441
laurelschool.org
Lawrence School
Lawrence School is an independent, co-educational day school serving kindergarten through grade 12 students with dyslexia, ADHD and other language-based learning differences. With small classes, unique curricula and hands-on learning opportunities, Lawrence School provides students from more than 80 communities throughout Northeast Ohio with an educational experience that teaches to their distinct learning styles, ignites their potential, and inspires academic, personal and social success.
Lower School, 1551 E. Wallings Road, Broadview Hts.
Upper School, 10036 Olde Eight Road, Sagamore Hills
440-526-0717
lawrenceschool.org
The Lippman School
Founded in 1965, The Lippman School is celebrating 50 years of excellence as a co-ed, independent school for children, offering Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. A global perspective is woven throughout academics, art and experiential programming. The Lippman School offers comfortable class sizes, excellent student/teacher ratios, Hebrew/Judaic studies or Spanish/Global studies, visual and performing arts, science and technology labs, a 65-acre campus with playground, athletic fields, swimming pools and tennis courts, before- and after-school care, transitional kindergarten and on-campus preschool.
750 White Pond Drive, Akron
330-836-0419
thelippmanschool.org
Medina Christian Academy
Medina Christian Academy is a community Christian school offering preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school education to families from approximately 30 congregations with an uplifting, empowering and caring education in a distinctive Christian atmosphere. Parents are invited to communicate regularly with teachers and staff, be active participants in their child’s education and demonstrate a spirit of service to others by volunteering and supporting various fundraising events.
3646 Medina Road, Medina
330-725-3227
mcaschool.net
Menlo Park Academy
Serving students from more than 40 school districts in Northeast Ohio, the tuition-free, kindergarten through eighth grade community school is dedicated to the gifted learner. The school understands the unique needs of gifted learners and the asynchronous development of their social, emotional and academic abilities. Focused on the whole child, Menlo Park surrounds children with like-minded peers and a highly qualified staff, including world-renowned psychologists.
14440 Triskett Ave., Cleveland
440-925-6365
menloparkacademy.org
Montessori School of University Heights
Montessori School of University Heights, celebrating 48 years of excellence, is dedicated to helping each child become the unique person his/her Creator intended in a Christian atmosphere of peace, love and respect. The Montessori approach involves: providing comprehensive, individualized opportunities for growth; engaging children in a caring, supportive community; and developing concentration, independence, self-discipline, compassion, confidence and joy in learning.
23599 Cedar Road, University Hts.
216-381-8388
ms-uh.org
The Music Settlement’s School Programs
The Music Settlement’s school programs, which include Preschool, Day School, and Kindergarten, were the first in Cleveland to receive a 5-Star Award from the State of Ohio’s Step Up To Quality program. Exposure to music and the creative arts as a young child significantly correlates with that child’s success later in life. Open Houses will be help on November 13, 2016 and January 8 & 11, 2017.
11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland
216-231-5046
TheMusicSettlement.org/early-childhood-preschool
Notre Dame Elementary School
Notre Dame Elementary School (Pre-K – 8), sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, celebrates God’s goodness and provident care and educates children by nurturing dreams, excellence and success for transforming their lives and our world. An outstanding curriculum and integrated technology program promotes collaboration, experiential learning and critical thinking skills. NDES empowers students by providing a strong foundation to pursue dreams, achieve academic excellence and make a positive difference in today’s world.
13000 Auburn Road, Chardon
440-279-1127
notredameelementary.org
Old Trail School
Old Trail School is an independent, co-educational day school for students ages 2 through eighth grade. Located in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Bath, Ohio, the school offers a personal, nurturing and academically challenging liberal arts program in a five-county region. Old Trail is committed to a dynamic environment of academic excellence, service learning and global sustainability. Students learn multiple perspectives before turning their ideas into purposeful actions.
2315 Ira Road, Bath
330-666-1118
oldtrail.org
Open Door Christian Schools
Open Door Christian Schools is a co-educational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school serving Christian families in Northeast Ohio. ODCS equips disciples through exemplary education. In partnership with the family and local church, the school’s mission is the salvation, the discipleship and the education for life and service of the students entrusted to their care.
8287 W. Ridge Road, Elyria
440-326-2367
odcs.org
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
Our Shepherd Lutheran School has served the counties of Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula for more than 36 years. Shepherd Lutheran’s Middle School Enrichment Program provides students choices in various elective-style courses. Daily religion, weekly chapel, computer technology, library and media center, and more inspire a well-rounded education of academic excellence built on the foundation of Christ’s love.
508 Mentor Ave., Painesville
440-357-7776
oslpainesville.org
Ruffing Montessori School
Ruffing Montessori School in Cleveland Heights is an academic environment where experienced Montessori-trained teachers guide children to become independent thinkers, thoughtful researchers and intellectually curious adults. Ruffing is a Montessori school serving approximately 335 children, ranging in age from 18 months through eighth grade.
3380 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts.
216-321-7571
ruffingmontessori.net
Seton Catholic School
Seton Catholic School of Hudson (kindergarten through eighth grade) is an U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence serving more than 20 Northeast Ohio communities. Innovation and tradition unite with guided, responsible use of technology, successfully integrated with time-honored instruction. Proud recipient of the governor’s award for excellence in STEM Education. Extended day, extra-curricular and sports programs. Graduates are accepted to and attend their first choice of exceptional high schools.
6923 Stow Road, Hudson
330-342-4200
setoncatholicschool.org
Spring Garden Waldorf School
Spring Garden Waldorf School is committed to educating children so that they contribute to the future with clear and creative thinking, morals, compassion and courage. The Waldorf approach, which is one of the fastest growing independent school movements in the nation, works because it addresses the whole child — cognitive, social and creative — and meets the needs of each individual through a challenging and multi-sensory environment.
1791 S. Jacoby Road, Copley
330-666-0574
sgws.org
St. Hilary School
St. Hilary School in Fairlawn serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade with a curriculum that challenges and accommodates students of diverse learning abilities. Special offerings include Spanish, French, Chinese, religion, art, music, physical education, technology, advanced math, and arts-based enrichment. Many extracurricular activities, as well as auxiliary, remedial, clinic, lunch and extended care services are available. St. Hilary is one of the first elementary schools in the area to offer a 1:1 iPad program.
645 Moorfield Road, Fairlawn
330-867-8720
st-hilaryschool.org
The Lillian and Betty Ratner School
The Lillian and Betty Ratner School is dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse learners. Ratner’s dynamic and nurturing learning environment, enriched by Jewish values, fosters respect, creativity and a love of learning. Through a unique STEAM curriculum, students have 21st Century tools at their fingertips. An outdoor learning laboratory allows students to explore nature and ways they can contribute to a sustainable environment, and a dynamic visual arts program challenges students to interpersonal growth.
27575 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike,
216-464-0033
theratnerschool.org
Virtual Community School of Ohio (VCS)
VCS is a tuition-free, non-profit, kindergarten through grade 12 online school chartered through Reynoldsburg City School District. VCS is not affiliated with a for-profit management company. The school uses licensed teachers to deliver 24/7 online courses. Laptops are provided to students who need them and internet service is reimbursed.
340 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg
614-501-9473
vcslearn.com
