Very Good
#119 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 17% of private schools
Gross Schechter Day School
Elementary School
27601 FAIRMOUNT BLVD, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#119 of 713
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Gross Schechter Day School
Elementary School in Pepper Pike · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gross Schechter Day School
Gross Schechter Day School is a private elementary school in Pepper Pike, OH. Gross Schechter Day School serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Gross Schechter Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 713 private schools in OH.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 143 students, Gross Schechter Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Gross Schechter Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gross Schechter Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Gross Schechter Day School compares to the 4 public schools in Pepper Pike, OH
Student Demographics
All Schools in Pepper Pike
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gross Schechter Day School (this school) | 7.9 |
| Orange High School | 8.2 |
| Orange Inclusive Preschool | 5.9 |
| Moreland Hills Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Ballard Brady Middle School | 9.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
27601 FAIRMOUNT BLVD, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gross Schechter Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hilltop Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Beachwood), which scores notably higher. Another option is JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Lyndhurst), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JOSEPH AND FLORENCE MANDEL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Beachwood), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pepper Pike, see our Pepper Pike schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FUCHS MIZRACHI SCHOOL Beachwood | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| JOSEPH AND FLORENCE MANDEL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Beachwood | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Beachwood | 0.8 mi | — |
| Beachwood High School Beachwood | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Beachwood Middle School Beachwood | 1.0 mi | 9.6 |
| Fairmount Early Childhood Center Beachwood | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Sunview Elementary School Lyndhurst | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Hilltop Elementary School Beachwood | 1.2 mi | 9.7 |
| Bryden Elementary School Beachwood | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| LAUREL SCHOOL Shaker Heights | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Lander Elementary Cleveland | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI ACADEMY Lyndhurst | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL Lyndhurst | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Mercer Elementary School Shaker Heights | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Greenview Upper Elementary School South Euclid | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Brush High School Lyndhurst | 2.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Gearity Professional Development School University Hts | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Memorial Junior High School Cleveland | 2.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Orange High School Pepper Pike | 2.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Rowland Elementary School South Euclid | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,895
Median Home Value
$210,600
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
Population
40,046
College Educated
51.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
42.8
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Toledo, OH | 7.9 |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY Cincinnati, OH | 7.9 |
| Dundee Elementary School Dundee, OH | 7.9 |
| HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL Sidney, OH | 7.9 |
| MOTHER MARIA A. BRUNNER Dayton, OH | 7.9 |
| OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Painesville, OH | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gross Schechter Day School
What grades does Gross Schechter Day School serve?
Gross Schechter Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gross Schechter Day School?
Gross Schechter Day School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gross Schechter Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gross Schechter Day School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gross Schechter Day School rank in OH?
Gross Schechter Day School ranks #119 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Gross Schechter Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gross Schechter Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gross Schechter Day School a private school?
Yes, Gross Schechter Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gross Schechter Day School a religious school?
Gross Schechter Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 763-1400
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