Excellent
#9 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 1% of private schools
Ruffing Montessori School
Elementary School · Cleveland Heights, OH
A private elementary school in Cleveland Heights, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3380 FAIRMOUNT BLVD, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
- 7.4:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ruffing Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,553/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,328
Median home value
$205,600
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Boulevard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Fernway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 290 | 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.
Ruffing Montessori School is listed in Cleveland Heights, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ruffing Montessori School
Ruffing Montessori School is a private elementary school in Cleveland Heights, OH, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruffing Montessori School
What grades does Ruffing Montessori School serve?
Ruffing Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ruffing Montessori School?
Ruffing Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruffing Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruffing Montessori School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ruffing Montessori School rank in OH?
Ruffing Montessori School ranks #9 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Ruffing Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruffing Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ruffing Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Ruffing Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ruffing Montessori School a religious school?
No, Ruffing Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 321-7571
- Area population (ZIP 44118)
- 40,389
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 44118; 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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