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Ruffing Montessori School
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  • Private, Montessori
  • CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH

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11.8.2023

As a parent, we hope to find the “best” school for our child, but what does that really mean? Most parents aspire to find a school that nurtures and encourages their child, strengthening and challenging their child’s academic abilities while fostering independence and self-esteem. Ruffing Montessori School is such a place. Explore Ruffing at one of our Open Houses or schedule your tour today! Learn More

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About

3380 FAIRMOUNT BLVD
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118

Applying

Application Deadline
January 30
Application Fee
$25
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$16,000
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
26%
Average Financial Aid
$4,636
From Ruffing Montessori School

Historically progressive in curriculum and teaching methods, Montessori schools are known for exceptionally preparing students for a future that has yet to be defined. Teaching children how to think critically and problem solve, how to work with others, how to be curious and understand the “why” and “how," and tapping into the essential intrinsic motivation that is necessary to progress to high school, college and beyond.

Ruffing Montessori School is a thriving independent Montessori school in Cleveland Heights educating children from 18 months old through the eighth grade. Nationally recognized as a leader in Montessori education for over 60 years, a Ruffing education offers experienced Montessori-trained faculty, beautiful prepared learning environments, multi-aged classrooms, and a rigorous curriculum. Our graduates are exceptionally prepared and eagerly accepted to high schools and colleges of choice, with the foundations laid for a lifetime of learning.

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What Does it Mean to be Montessori-Trained?

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Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School. Through Montessori training, teachers take courses in developmental psychology, Montessori theory and education, and engage in classroom observations and practice teaching under the guidance Montessori-trained faculty.

School Details

Grades
PK, K-8
Students
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Full-Time Teachers
36
Part-Time Teachers
8

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Students

Students
338
Gender
  • Female
    49%
  • Male
    51%
Student Diversity
  • White
    71.8%
  • Multiracial
    10.5%
  • Asian
    9%
  • African American
    6.5%
  • Hispanic
    2.2%
  • International
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%

Preschool

Annual Cost
$15,800
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
2 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

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Living in the Area

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
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  2. Good for Families
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  3. Housing
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Median Household Income
$62,823
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,005
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$140,900
National
$244,900

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