Excellent
#75 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 10% of private schools
Messiah Lutheran School
Elementary School · Fairview Park, OH
A private elementary school in Fairview Park, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4401 W 215TH ST, Fairview Park, OH 44126
- Math 100% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 80% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 9.7:1 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
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Messiah Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$77,944
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilles-sweet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 1–5 | 0.3 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| St Angela Merici Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Parkview Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Goldwood Primary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 572 | 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.
Messiah Lutheran School is listed in Fairview Park, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Messiah Lutheran School
Messiah Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fairview Park, OH, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 100% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Messiah Lutheran School
What grades does Messiah Lutheran School serve?
Messiah Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Messiah Lutheran School?
Messiah Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Messiah Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Messiah Lutheran School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Messiah Lutheran School rank in OH?
Messiah Lutheran School ranks #75 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Messiah Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Messiah Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Messiah Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Messiah Lutheran School has 100% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Messiah Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Messiah Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Messiah Lutheran School a religious school?
Messiah Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (440) 331-6553
- Area population (ZIP 44126)
- 17,012
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 44126; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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