Many newcomers are surprised at the number of excellent schools in this region. Some of this can be attributed to the fact that it was settled by surveyors from Connecticut in the late 1770's and they brought their strong New England devotion to education with them. There are dozens of neighborhoods with wonderful public schools, many with a smaller student body that makes them feel like private schools. There are many reasons families choose to skip public schools and find a private option. There could be a strong tradition of private education, a child who excels in a smaller school setting, faith shared in the classroom, or a child with special needs or learning issues. Whatever the reasons, we are happy to help you find the best match for what your family needs. Here are some of the best options:
Independent Schools
Andrews Osborne Academy - Willoughby, co-ed, boarding and day, PreK-12
Birchwood School of Hawken - Cleveland, co-ed, K-8
Hathaway Brown School - Shaker Hts, girls, PreK-12 (co-ed PreK)
Hawken School - Lyndhurst (Lower/Middle), Gates Mills (Upper), co-ed, PreK-12
Laurel School - Shaker Hts, girls, PreK-12 (co-ed pre-primary, 18 mo's-5 yrs)
Lake Ridge Academy - North Ridgeville, co-ed, K-12
Old Trail School - Bath, co-ed, PreK-8
University School - Shaker Hts, boys (Lower/Middle), Hunting Valley (Upper), JrK-12
Western Reserve Academy - Hudson, co-ed 9-12, boarding and day
Catholic High Schools
Archbishop Hoban - Akron, co-ed, 9-12
Beaumont School - Cleveland Heights, girls, 9-12
Benedictine - Cleveland's Shaker Square neighborhood, boys, 9-12
Central Catholic High School, Grades 9-12, Stark County
Elyria Catholic - Elyria, co-ed, 9-12
Gilmour Academy - Gates Mills, co-ed, PreK-12,
Lake Catholic - Mentor, co-ed, 9-12
The Lyceum - South Euclid, co-ed, 9-12
Magnificat - Rocky River, girls, 9-12
Notre Dame / Cathedral Latin - Chardon, co-ed, 9-12
Our Lady of the Elms - Akron, girls, 7-12
St. Edward High School - Lakewood, boys, 9-12
St. Ignatius High School - Cleveland's Ohio City Neighborhood, boys, 9-12
St. Joseph Academy - Cleveland's Kamm's Corner's neighborhood, girls, grades 9-12
St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Grades 9-12, Stark County
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School - Akron, co-ed, grades 9-12
Villa Angela-St. Joseph - Cleveland, co-ed, 9-12
Walsh Jesuit - Cuyahoga Falls, co-ed, 9-12
Montessori Schools (Co-Ed)
Catholic Montessori School - Kirtland, PreK-8
Cleveland Montessori School - Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland, PreK-8
Hershey Montessori School - Concord and Huntsburg Campuses, PreK-8
Hudson Montessori - Hudson, Prek-8
Lillian and Betty Ratner School - Pepper Pike, PreK-8
Ruffing Montessori School - Cleveland Heights, K-8
Ruffing Montessori - Rocky River, PreK-8
Westshore Montessori School - Westlake, EC-K
Christian, Non-Denominational Schools (Co-Ed)
Arlington Christian Academy- Akron, K-8
Bethel Christian Academy- Parma, PreK-8
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Cuyahoga Falls, 7-12
Heritage Classical Academy, Bainbridge, Hudson and Stow, Pre-K - 8 (affiliated with Parkside Church)
Lutheran West- Rocky River, 9-12
Mentor Christian School- Mentor, PreK-6
Open Door Christian Schools- Elyria, PreK-12
Valley Christian Academy- Aurora, K-8
Westside Christian Academy- Westlake, K-8
Jewish Schools (Co-Ed)
Mandel Jewish Day School (aka The Agnon School) - Beachwood, PreK-8
Fuchs Mizrachi - Beachwood, PreK-12, Orthodox
Gross Schechter Day School - Pepper Pike, PreK-8
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland - Cleveland Heights, PreK-12
The Lippman School - Akron, K-8
Lutheran Schools (Co-Ed )
Messiah Lutheran School - Fairview Park, PreK-8
Lakewood Lutheran School - Lakewood, K-8
Lutheran High School - Cleveland Heights, 9-12
Lutheran West - Rocky River, 9-12
Learning Differences Schools (Co-Ed)
Lillian and Betty Ratner School - Pepper Pike, PreK-8, LD services
Julia Billiart - Lyndhurst, K-8, Catholic, LD services
Lawrence School - Broadview Heights (Lower), Sagamore Hills (Upper), K-12, LD and ADD services
Charter/Independent Elementary Schools in City of Cleveland (Co-Ed)
Urban Community School, Near Westside, K-8
Campus International School, on Cleveland State University campus downtown, K-8
Near West Intergenerational School, Ohio City neighborhood, K-8
Breakthrough Schools, 8 locations, K-8 consistently ranked some of the best charter schools in NE Ohio including E-Prep and Citizens Academy
Public Magnet Schools (Co-Ed)
Cleveland School of the Arts, 9-12, CMSD (Cleveland Municipal School District)
Cleveland School of Science & Medicine, 9-12, CMSD
Akron Early College High School, 9-12, Akron public schools
Cleveland Early College High School,9-12, CMSD
Cleveland School of Architecture & Design, 9-12, CMSD
New Tech West at Max Hayes, 9-12, CMSD
Catholic Grade Schools (Co-Ed)
Academy of St. Adelbart - Berea, PreK-8
Assumption Academy - Broadview Heights, PreK-8
Communion of Saints School - Cleveland Heights, (AKA St. Ann's) K-8
Gesu Catholic School - University Heights, PreK-8
Holy Family PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
Immaculate Heart of Mary, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
Medina Christian Academy, PreK-Grade 8, Medina County
Our Lady of Peace School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
Philip and James School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
Regina Coeli School, K-Grade 5, Stark County
Sacred Heart of Jesus, PreK-Grade 8, Medina County
St. Ambrose Catholic School, PreK-Grade 8, Medina County
St. Anselm School - Chesterland, PreK-8
St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School, Summit County
St. Augustine School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Barbara School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
St. Barnabas School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Bernadette School - Bay Village, K-8
St. Brendan School - North Olmsted, PreK-8
St. Christopher School - Rocky River, K-8
St. Dominic School - Shaker Heights, K-8
St. Francis de Sales School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Francis of Assisi - Gates Mills, PreK-8
St. Francis Xavier, PreK-Grade 8, Medina County
St. Gabriel School - Concord, PreK-8
St. Hilary School - Fairlawn, K-8
St. Helen school - Newbury, PreK-8
St. James Elementary School and Daycare, PreK-Grade 6, Stark County
St. Joan of Arc - Chagrin Falls, K-8
St. Joan of Arc, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
St. Joseph Parish School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Louis School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception - Avon, K-8
St. Mary School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Mary School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Mary School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
St. Matthew Parish School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Michael School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
St. Paul Catholic School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
St. Paul School, PreK-Grade 8, Stark County
St. Peter, PreK-Grade 5, Stark County
Sts. Peter & Paul School, PreK-Grade 8, Wayne County
St. Raphael - Bay Village, K-8
St. Rita School - Solon, PreK-8
St. Sebastian School - West Akron, K-8
St. Vincent DePaul Parish School, PreK-Grade 8, Summit County
Seton Catholic School - Hudson, K-8
Additional resources for class sizes, tuition, etc.
CCIS - Cleveland Council of Independent Schools, 440.893.9585
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland - includes Akron area
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