The Eleanor Gerson School is a coeducational alternative day school for students in grades 6 through 12.
The school serves a variety of students, including those with emotional or behavioral difficulties, who have been bullied, or have poor social skills/peer relationships.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eleanor Gerson School cost?
Eleanor Gerson School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Eleanor Gerson School?
The acceptance rate of Eleanor Gerson School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Eleanor Gerson School?
The application deadline for Eleanor Gerson School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Eleanor Gerson School located?
Eleanor Gerson School is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Eleanor Gerson School is St. Edward High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Ignatius Of Antioch Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Parish School (1.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
10205 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 671-0535
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 671-0535
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 313 students
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward High School![St. Edward High School Photo - With 80 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest high school athletic program in Ohio.]( "St. Edward High School Photo - With 80 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest high school athletic program in Ohio.")
All-boys (Catholic)
13500 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 49 Tuition listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Lakewood Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1450 Belle Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 228-5437
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 228-5437
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Tuition listed
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