Birchwood School of Hawken
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Cleveland, OH
4400 W 140th St, Cleveland, OH 44135
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Cleveland
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Cleveland, Ohio, Birchwood School of Hawken is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 231 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 231
- Teachers
- 32 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 120 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Birchwood School of Hawken whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Birchwood School of Hawken
What grades does Birchwood School of Hawken serve?
Birchwood School of Hawken serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Birchwood School of Hawken?
About 231 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Birchwood School of Hawken?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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