Ruffing Montessori School vs. The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School
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School Overview
School
Ruffing Montessori SchoolElementary school
The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori SchoolElementary school
Top Rankings
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Overview
We invite you to discover Ruffing Montessori School, 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.
The Ratner Montessori School, founded in 1963, is an independent private school in Pepper Pike, Ohio.
Through its Toddler, Children's House, Elementary I, Elementary II, and Middle School programs, Ratner students are empowered to find joy in learning and to become their best selves.
The Ratner Montessori School's innovative and nurturing environment creates a community of learners that are curious, creative and caring.
Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1959
1963
Students Body
Total Students
325 students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
69
12
Pre-K Students
39
36
Kindergarten Students
41
15
Grade 1 Students
23
17
Grade 2 Students
22
12
Grade 3 Students
25
15
Grade 4 Students
18
14
Grade 5 Students
28
15
Grade 6 Students
26
13
Grade 7 Students
19
8
Grade 8 Students
15
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
59%
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Average Class Size
24
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(no uniforms)
(no uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 30 / rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
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.
Tuition for Day School ranges from $7,800- $17,750.
% on Financial Aid
30%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$6,876
Acceptance Rate
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83%
Admissions Director
Julie B. Haffke
Virgina Wagh
Admissions Associate
Rosie Ford
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Archery, Basketball Team, Chess, Cross Country Running, Montessori Model United Nations, Power of the Pen, Soccer Team, Volleyball Team
Academic Challenge, Classics Club, Homework Group, Lego Club, Photography Club, Robotics Club, Sports, Taekwondo Club, Writing Club, Yoga Club, Youth Soccer