Lake Ridge Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 390 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 21 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Lake Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lake Ridge Academy
Pre-K	12
Kind	27
1	29
2	21
3	22
4	30
5	21
6	27
7	24
8	28
9	30
10	34
11	40
12	45

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Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Campus Size

93 acres

School Motto

Be Known. Be Remarkable. Be YOU.

Student Body

Total Students

390 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

68 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

8 students

Average SAT score

1262

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

English Literature and CompositionEnvironmental Science

FrenchHuman Geography

MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics

Music TheoryPhysics C

Physics IPsychology

SpanishStatistics

Studio Art 2DStudio Art 3D

U.S. Government and PoliticsU.S. History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 21 / rolling

% on Financial Aid

73%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Blue, Yellow, Gold

School Mascot

Lion

School Notes

Founded in 1963, Lake Ridge Academy enjoys the unique position of being the only independent school on Cleveland's west side.
Our program is a rigorous one, designed for the academically able, as well as the highly motivated student of average ability.
Lake Ridge is committed to the entire learning process: the development of both intellect and character.
Our students develop a genuine concern for their fellow human beings and learn to respect diversity while striving toward their own individuality.
Our mission is to send into a changing world confident young people of integrity who think critically and creatively while embracing the joy of lifelong learning.
We dedicate ourselves to helping one another create a community that recognizes every individual's abilities and aspirations for earning and giving respect, developing an inner sense of integrity, appreciating the value of nurturing scholarship appropriate for each developmental stage of learning, and understanding what constitutes doing one's personal best in attending to the challenges of each day.
These core values are intended to shape and define our learning experiences each and every day.
The school philosophy mirrors the Lake Ridge Academy vision of learning as an active engagement of the whole person.
The importance of both the intellectual and emotional growth of each person are equally emphasized within our community.

Founded in 1963, Lake Ridge Academy enjoys the unique position of being the only independent school on Cleveland's west side.
Our program is a rigorous one, designed for the academically able, as well as the highly motivated student of average ability.
Lake Ridge is committed to the entire learning process: the development of both intellect and character.
Our students develop a genuine concern for their fellow human beings and learn to respect diversity while striving toward their own individuality.
Our mission is to send into a changing world confident young people of integrity who think critically and creatively while embracing the joy of lifelong learning.
We dedicate ourselves to helping one another create a community that recognizes every individual's abilities and aspirations for earning and giving respect, developing an inner sense of integrity, appreciating the value of nurturing scholarship appropriate for each developmental stage of learning, and understanding what constitutes doing one's personal best in attending to the challenges of each day.
These core values are intended to shape and define our learning experiences each and every day.
The school philosophy mirrors the Lake Ridge Academy vision of learning as an active engagement of the whole person.
The importance of both the intellectual and emotional growth of each person are equally emphasized within our community.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Shaikh '95 - Michael Shaikh is a writer and human rights investigator. In 2026, Michael won the James Beard Award for Literary Writing for his book, The Last Sweet Bite.
- Claire Sherman '99 - Claire Sherman is an artist and Drew University professor. In 2026, she was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in Fine Arts.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Lake Ridge Academy?

Lake Ridge Academy famous alumni include: Michael Shaikh '95 and Claire Sherman '99.

Does Lake Ridge Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Lake Ridge Academy offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Lake Ridge Academy offer?

Lake Ridge Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Lake Ridge Academy's ranking?

Lake Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Lake Ridge Academy?

The application deadline for Lake Ridge Academy is Jan. 21 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 21 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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