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#636 of 713 private schools in OH

Cherry Ridge School

Middle School · Dalton, OH

A private middle school in Dalton, OH serving grades 1st – 8th.

Private

5636 S MT. EATON RD, Dalton, OH 44618

  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,040
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Enrollment32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OH

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cherry Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average361/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,282

Median home value

$221,200

Median rent

$842/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South BoonePrivate · tuitionNot rated2–80.6 mi18Compare →
Chestnut ValleyPrivate · tuition2.61–81.6 mi35Compare →
DeerfieldPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–82.3 mi25Compare →
East Mt EatonPrivate · tuition2.81–82.3 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Cherry Ridge School is listed in Dalton, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cherry Ridge School

Cherry Ridge School is a private middle school in Dalton, OH, serving approximately 32 students in grades 1st-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 713 private schools in OH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cherry Ridge School

What grades does Cherry Ridge School serve?

Cherry Ridge School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Cherry Ridge School?

Cherry Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Ridge School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cherry Ridge School rank in OH?

Cherry Ridge School ranks #636 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Cherry Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherry Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cherry Ridge School a private school?

Yes, Cherry Ridge School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cherry Ridge School a religious school?

Cherry Ridge School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
160 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wayne County
Area population (ZIP 44618)
7,869
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
32.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44618; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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