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Rocky River ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,968 students in Rocky River, OH, 43% of all K-12 students in Rocky River, OH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Rocky River, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,968
  • Average Tuition: $12,781
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Rocky River, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,968
  • Average Tuition: $12,781
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Rocky River, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Rocky River ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Lutheran High School West Photo
Lutheran High School West
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3850 Linden Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
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Map of Magnificat High School
Magnificat High School
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students
All-girls (Catholic)
20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
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Map of Le Chaperon Rouge - Rocky River
Le Chaperon Rouge - Rocky River
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
19315 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-7329
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Map of Ruffing Montessori School
Ruffing Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Montessori School
1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
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St. Christopher School Photo
St. Christopher School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
1610 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-3075
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Map of St. Thomas Lutheran School
St. Thomas Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
21211 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-4426
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Rocky River, OH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

6
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
1,968
Students
-6.7% (-142 students) 10-yr
$12,781
Avg. Tuition
+43.5% (+$3,875) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-5.6% (-1 student) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
-41.4% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rocky River)
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,312 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearRocky River, OH Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,968 Students
231,992 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025328195179
2024328183172
2023326189174
2022315228185
2021315218180
2020315183171
2019310188175
2018310186172
2017325228180
2016329225178
2015352208167
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% Students of Color
17%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202517%25%34%
202417%25%34%
202316%24%33%
202215%22%33%
202115%21%32%
202015%21%32%
20198%20%31%
20188%19%31%
20179%23%32%
20169%23%32%
201529%24%32%
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0.52
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.520.580.65
20240.520.580.65
20230.470.560.65
20220.340.540.64
20210.340.540.64
20200.340.530.64
20190.240.510.63
20180.240.510.63
20170.230.480.61
20160.230.480.61
20150.230.470.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20255%2%5%
20245%2%5%
20234%3%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%3%4%
20205%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
123 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20236%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
49 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20222%9%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20171%8%7%
20161%8%7%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
1,305 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
66%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202566%60%52%
202466%60%52%
202371%62%52%
202281%64%54%
202181%64%54%
202081%65%54%
201987%67%56%
201887%67%56%
201788%70%58%
201688%70%58%
201588%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
401 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202520%22%26%
202420%22%26%
202315%21%25%
202210%21%25%
202110%20%25%
202010%20%24%
20196%19%24%
20186%19%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%18%22%
20156%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
148 Teachers
19,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202575%51%55%
202475%50%54%
202375%49%54%
202275%50%54%
202175%49%54%
202075%49%54%
201960%49%53%
201860%47%53%
201760%46%53%
201660%47%52%
201560%49%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025171715
2024191715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019191715
2018191715
2017191715
2016201715
2015181715
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202551213
202451112
202351111
202251111
202151111
202051111
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025262526
2024262526
2023262526
2022262526
2021262626
2020262625
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
2016242525
2015242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,781
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$12,781$10,808$15,012
2024$11,650$8,128$13,254
2023$11,650$7,826$12,626
2022$11,650$7,602$12,187
2021$11,650$7,328$11,800
2020$11,650$6,938$11,512
2019$8,906$6,866$11,293
2018$8,906$6,405$11,017
2017$8,906$6,353$10,708
2016$8,906$6,147$10,356
2015$8,906$6,060$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
70%
52%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearRocky River, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202570%51%34%
202470%48%34%
202370%46%34%
202270%43%33%
202170%42%33%
202070%41%32%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rocky River, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Rocky River, OH include Magnificat High School and Lutheran High School West.
How many private schools are located in Rocky River?
6 private schools are located in Rocky River.
How diverse are private schools in Rocky River?
Rocky River private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Rocky River go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Rocky River are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rocky River?
67% of private schools in Rocky River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Rocky River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rocky River include: St. Thomas Lutheran School vs. Ruffing Montessori School

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