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Gilmour Academy

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Tel: (440) 473-8065

34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040

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Gilmour Academy Photo #1 - Tudor House behind the new Howley Commons

Gilmour Academy Photo #2 - Gilmour Academy Class of 2026 graduates.

Gilmour Academy Photo #3 - Nothing stops student Gilmour spirit

Gilmour Academy Photo #5 - Senior/Faculty Basketball Game

Gilmour Academy Photo #6 - WELCOME NEW LANCERS DAY

Gilmour Academy Photo #7 - Young Lancers in Nature Based Learning class

Gilmour Academy Photo #8 - Presentations from our research-based Catalyst Program

Gilmour Academy Photo #9 - Lower School Awards Day

Gilmour Academy Photo #10 - Small class sizes and low teacher to student ratios enable personalized instruction to meet the children where they are

Gilmour Academy Photo #11 - Lancer football spirit section

Gilmour Academy Photo #12 - Sophomore retreat to Notre Dame

Gilmour Academy Photo #13 - 8th grade Lancers take on Washington, D.C.

Gilmour Academy Photo #14 - Spring musical 'Once on this Island' takes performances to the the next level with an entire production in the round and in a huge pile of sand.

Gilmour Academy Photo #16 - Robotics class with Mr Vanek

Gilmour Academy Photo #17 - Sip O Som - our very own student run coffee shop which is part of the Gilmour Entrepreneurship program.

Gilmour Academy Photo #18 - As part of our Strength and Conditioning program students get access to our weight room and trainers.

Gilmour Academy Photo #19 - Celebrating Gilmour valedictorian Esther Dai '26 who will be attending Duke University in the fall.

Gilmour Academy Photo #20 - Celebrating Gilmour salutatorian Holly Hunter '26 who will be attending UNC Chapel Hill in the fall.

Gilmour Academy Photo #21 - Gilmour Academy Class of 2026 graduates

As an independent and Catholic school, Gilmour is uniquely positioned to educate both the mind and the heart of every student. If there was ever a time for transformational education focused on competent, courageous leadership, hospitality and authenticity, it is now. At Gilmour we seek to practice our Holy Cross mission to develop the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society.

Our Holy Cross tradition emphasizes development of the whole person with a focus on a rigorous academic program complemented by a moral imperative to foster the development of faith, conscience, leadership and a commitment to giving back.

Gilmour students of every age are recognized as people on a journey of faith, effective communicators, analytical and reflective thinkers, effective problem-solvers, self-directed and curious learners, collaborative team members and, most importantly, morally responsible individuals. We look forward to inspiring your student.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 856 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,785
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Upcoming Events

Open House - Sun., October 25, 2026 - get more information!

Top Rankings

Gilmour Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1946

Colors

Blue, Grey

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Mon. Aug 24, 2026

Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Campus Size

144 acres

Student Body

Total Students

856 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

83 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

36 courses

List of Courses Offered

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AP/Advanced Courses

Algebra II HonorsAP Art 2D

AP Art 3DAP Biology

AP Business with Personal FinanceAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Computer Science AAP Drawing

AP English: Lang. & Comp.AP English: Lit. & Comp.

AP Environmental ScienceAP Physics 2

AP Physics C: Mech. & Elec./MagnetismAP Precalculus

AP PsychologyAP Research

AP SeminarAP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP US Government

AP US HistoryAP World History

Biology HonorsChemistry Honors

English 11 HonorsEnglish 12 Honors

French IV HonorsGeometry Honors

Latin IV HonorsPhysics Honors

Spanish IV HonorsUS Gov Honors

US History HonorsWorld History Honors

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,785

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% on Financial Aid

48%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$21,329

Admissions Director

Dan DeCrane

Admissions Associate

Jeanne Tippen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DivingE-sports

Figure SkatingFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

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School Notes

School Motto: Gilmour’s Holy Cross mission is the foundation from which we educate the mind and empower the heart of every student. To develop the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society.
School Mascot: Lancer

Gilmour Academy, founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, is an independent, coeducational Catholic preparatory school with enrollment from the preschool through high school levels. As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, Gilmour Academy has chosen as its mission the education of the mind and the heart. Gilmour instills in each student a strong sense of personal self-worth through personal achievement. The world our students will soon lead will require them to be persons of great courage and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn. By instilling a strong sense of self-worth through individual achievement, Gilmour helps students reach for their personal best. We regard each student as a unique learner and support our students' efforts to achieve their greatest potential, helping to make their education here a great adventure. Students are often pleased to discover that their best is better than they ever thought possible.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gilmour Academy cost?

Gilmour Academy's tuition is approximately $36,785 for private students.

What sports does Gilmour Academy offer?

Gilmour Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Gilmour Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is Gilmour Academy's ranking?

Gilmour Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Gilmour Academy?

The application deadline for Gilmour Academy is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 5/29/2021

Gilmour is VERY different from the other private schools in the area. First, we can include religion and God - you can't address the whole person without it. Second, we value different things - we don't value power or possessions but humbly serving the world with the gifts and talents entrusted to you. Third, we're a real family - we truly care about each other. Both my children are lifers. So glad we chose GA - my children are different people because of it. Our whole family is.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 856 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,785
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $11,221 for elementary schools and $17,204 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).