Excellent
#40 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 6% of private schools
Gilmour Academy
School · Gates Mills, OH
A private school in Gates Mills, OH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
34001 CEDAR RD, Gates Mills, OH 44040
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Gilmour Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,579
Median home value
$497,600
Median rent
$2,417/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
95.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK | 2.7 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Orange Inclusive PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 3.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Fuchs Mizrachi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 3.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gilmour Academy is listed in Gates Mills, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gilmour Academy
Gilmour Academy is a private school in Gates Mills, OH, serving approximately 656 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilmour Academy
What grades does Gilmour Academy serve?
Gilmour Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gilmour Academy?
Gilmour Academy has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmour Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmour Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gilmour Academy rank in OH?
Gilmour Academy ranks #40 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Gilmour Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilmour Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gilmour Academy a private school?
Yes, Gilmour Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gilmour Academy a religious school?
Gilmour Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (440) 473-8065
- Area population (ZIP 44040)
- 3,032
- Area median age
- 54.5
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 44040; 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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