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Cleveland Montessori

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cleveland, OH

12510 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Ohio
  • Serving families in Cleveland since at least 2011

In Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland Montessori is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 78 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Cleveland. The school day runs about 7 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
78
Teachers
7.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 37 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    78’11–1276’13–1487’15–1678’17–1868’19–2072’21–2278’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K16
    111
    28
    38
    410
    56
    68
    75
    86

    Student body

    Black47%
    White38%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • Association Montessori Internationale

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cleveland Montessori whether it takes part.

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    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?
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    Questions about Cleveland Montessori

    What grades does Cleveland Montessori serve?

    Cleveland Montessori serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Cleveland Montessori?

    About 78 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cleveland Montessori?

    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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