Ruffing Montessori School

We invite you to discover Ruffing Montessori School, a renowned and 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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1959

Student Body

Total Students
339 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Ruffing Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Montessori Model United Nations, Power of the Pen

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery, Basketball Team, Cross Country Running, Soccer Team, Volleyball Team

School Notes

  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

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 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School by visitors of our site.
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: 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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