The program at Gateway School is designed to foster social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth and development of the child as a whole.
Goals for each individual child are established following the completion of an individualized diagnostic screening.
The Gateway School Curriculum is a combination of individual goals, as well as the Ohio content standards.
It is the philosophy of Gateway School that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration, and discovery.
The Gateway School program is structured around a variety of experiences which suggest active participation from the child.
The school is designed to facilitate a young child's education through a learning center approach.
The teachers at Gateway are concerned with the whole child - physical and mental growth, feelings, attitudes and relationships, character and personality.
The teachers at Gateway are concerned with the child as an individual - having certain innate tendencies, potential, and traits.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Yearly Tuition: $100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Gateway Pre-k School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gateway Pre-k School cost?
Gateway Pre-k School's tuition is approximately $100 for private students.
What schools are Gateway Pre-k School often compared to?
Gateway Pre-k School is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gateway Pre-k School?
The application deadline for Gateway Pre-k School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gateway Pre-k School located?
Gateway Pre-k School is located in the Reynolds Corners neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 4 other private schools located in Reynolds Corners.
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