Ruffing Montessori School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked OH School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 325 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Ruffing Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ruffing Montessori School
Nursery	69
Pre-K	39
Kind	41
1	23
2	22
3	25
4	18
5	28
6	26
7	19
8	15

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Year Founded

1959

School Motto

'The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.'

Student Body

Total Students

325 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

59%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 30 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Tuition Notes

All tuition reflects a 5 day (Monday - Friday) academic program and ranges based on age and academic level.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Director

Julie B. Haffke

Admissions Associate

Rosie Ford

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

SoccerUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Colors

White, Green

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessMontessori Model United Nations

Power of the Pen

Recreational Athletic Programs:

ArcheryBasketball Team

Cross Country RunningSoccer Team

Volleyball Team

School Notes

We invite you to discover , a nationally recognized Montessori school for children ages 18 months - 8th grade, with highly trained and experienced faculty, beautiful and spacious classrooms brimming with Montessori materials, state-of-the-art science labs, robust enrichment offerings, classroom gardens, and a vibrant parent community.
A Ruffing education is, by all accounts, a tremendous experience, and our students emerge as socially responsible, intellectually curious and high academic achievers in their high schools, colleges and beyond.

From the moment you walk into Ruffing, the difference is palpable.
Each classroom is carefully curated to nurture and further the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. Every lead teacher is experienced and highly educated, with both undergraduate and graduate degrees, in addition to being Montessori trained. Most notable is how a Ruffing education prepares young minds to shape our changing world. The Ruffing graduate is unmistakable in the ease and confidence in which they engage in purposeful work, ask inquisitive questions, collaborate with compassion, draw connections to think critically, and write persuasively - all skills that set Ruffing students apart for high school, college, and in life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize winning author -
- Kate Haffke, notable alum -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ruffing Montessori School cost?

Ruffing Montessori School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

What schools are Ruffing Montessori School often compared to?

Ruffing Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Ruffing Montessori School?

Ruffing Montessori School famous alumni include: Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize winning author and Kate Haffke, notable alum.

What sports does Ruffing Montessori School offer?

Ruffing Montessori School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Ruffing Montessori School's ranking?

Ruffing Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Ruffing Montessori School?

The application deadline for Ruffing Montessori School is Jan. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,225 for elementary schools and $12,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).