Ruffing Montessori School
1285 Orchard Park Drive, Rocky River, OH, 44116-0441 - View a map of this school Map
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Ruffing Montessori School dedicates itself to providing a quality Montessori education for children aged three through fourteen. The school, founded in 1959, has been a pioneer in the Montessori approach to education in Ohio and in the United States. Ruffing was the second Montessori school in the United States at both the pre-primary and elementary levels. In 1977, Ruffing became the first Montessori school in Ohio to be accredited by the state to operate through the eighth grade. The academic program at Ruffing flows from nine different learning areas. Of the nine, three are pre-primary level classes for children aged three through six. The elementary is composed of two classes for first, second, and third grade students and two classes for fourth and fifth grade students. The middle school is divided into one class for sixth grade students and one for seventh and eighth grade students. ...read more  

School Overview:
Ruffing Montessori School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Cuyahoga County, OH
Student Body
Total Students 252 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( OH ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 17% 19%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 54 students
Kind - 31 students
Grade 1 - 27 students
Grade 2 - 28 students
Grade 3 - 31 students
Grade 4 - 29 students
Grade 5 - 28 students
Grade 6 - 27 students
Grade 7 - 27 students
Grade 8 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
This School ( OH ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:16
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
 
School Notes:
  • Ruffing Montessori School dedicates itself to providing a quality Montessori education for children aged three through fourteen. The school, founded in 1959, has been a pioneer in the Montessori approach to education in Ohio and in the United States. Ruffing was the second Montessori school in the United States at both the pre-primary and elementary levels. In 1977, Ruffing became the first Montessori school in Ohio to be accredited by the state to operate through the eighth grade. The academic program at Ruffing flows from nine different learning areas. Of the nine, three are pre-primary level classes for children aged three through six. The elementary is composed of two classes for first, second, and third grade students and two classes for fourth and fifth grade students. The middle school is divided into one class for sixth grade students and one for seventh and eighth grade students.
  • Profile last updated: 01/24/2007
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 44116 )
School Zip ( 44116 ) ( OH ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,122 people 11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 51% 21%
Population Average Age 44 years old 37 years old
Average Household Size 2.1 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $51,766 $43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 49 years old 47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 66% / 34%
 
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1. St. Christopher School - 521 students - view location
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