Montessori High School At University Circle in Cleveland, OH, serves 97 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 14 teachers supporting its Montessori high school program.
Enrollment includes 13.33% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Cleveland private high school community.
The school is located in a large city environment, providing an urban education option for families seeking a Montessori–based secondary school.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori High School At University Circle?
The application deadline for Montessori High School At University Circle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori High School At University Circle is St. Martin De Porres School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cleveland Montessori (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare Learning Center at University Circle
Daycare / Preschool
10001 Chester Ave Ste H
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 229-1655
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 229-1655
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Thomas Aquinas School ![St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo]( "St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo")
(Catholic)
9101 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-4668
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-4668
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis School ![St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips]( "St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips")
(Catholic)
7206 Myron Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
640 Lakeview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 451-2050
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 451-2050
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
6111 Lausche Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1689
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1689
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
12406 Buckingham Ave
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 795-7161
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 795-7161
2.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 117 students
2900 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-2080
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-2080
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Chaviva High School
All-girls (Jewish)
3300 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 303-9574
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 303-9574
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 18 students
Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland ![Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland Photo - Yavne High School Grades 7-12]( "Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland Photo - Yavne High School Grades 7-12")
(Jewish)
1860 S Taylor Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-5838
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-5838
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,156 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Aquinas School ![St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo]( "St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo")
(Catholic)
9101 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-4668
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-4668
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis School ![St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips]( "St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips")
(Catholic)
7206 Myron Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
640 Lakeview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 451-2050
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 451-2050
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 22 students
St. Adalbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
2345 E 83rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 881-6250
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 881-6250
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare Learning Center at University Circle
Daycare / Preschool
10001 Chester Ave Ste H
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 229-1655
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 229-1655
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Francis School ![St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips]( "St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips")
(Catholic)
7206 Myron Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
640 Lakeview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 451-2050
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 451-2050
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 22 students
St. Adalbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
2345 E 83rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 881-6250
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 881-6250
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Tuition listed
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