New Life Christian Academy in Perry, OH, is a co–ed Montessori school serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 18 students in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1998, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 5 total teachers.
New Life Christian Academy's small enrollment size allows for individualized attention across all grade levels in a large suburban community.
Located near Painesville, OH, this academy offers an alternative Montessori private education option within the local suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Live by Faith, be Known by LOVE, & be a Voice of Hope.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Life Christian Academy often compared to?
New Life Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Mentor Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?
The application deadline for New Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: New Life Christian Academy vs. Mentor Christian School
The nearest high school to New Life Christian Academy is Spire Academy (9.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Shepherd Lutheran School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Painesville Christian Academy (7.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
7.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7645 Fredle Drive
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Sports: 4
Hershey Montessori School ![Hershey Montessori School Photo]( "Hershey Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
9.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spire Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5201 Spire Cir
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
9.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spire Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5201 Spire Cir
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
9.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
8600 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
10.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 students
Re-education Services
Special Education School
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3131
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3131
13.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
Grand River Academy ![Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.]( "Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.")
All-boys
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
13.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Catholic High School ![Lake Catholic High School Photo]( "Lake Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
6733 Reynolds Road
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 578-1020
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 578-1020
13.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hershey Montessori School ![Hershey Montessori School Photo]( "Hershey Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
9.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
10 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
8600 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
10.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 students
St. Mary Of The Assumption School ![St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo - Faithbuilders]( "St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo - Faithbuilders")
(Catholic)
8540 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9781
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9781
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
7.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7645 Fredle Drive
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Sports: 4
Hershey Montessori School ![Hershey Montessori School Photo]( "Hershey Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
9.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
10 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Mentor South KinderCare ![Mentor South KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Mentor South KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7061 Wayside Dr.
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-0545
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-0545
10.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23325 Wimbledon Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
9389.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
24601 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 292-2344
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 292-2344
9389.7 miles
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Beachwood High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25100 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-2080
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-2080
9389.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Beachwood Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2860 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-0355
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-0355
9389.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24524 Hilltop Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
9389.9 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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