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Rocky River Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,968 students in Rocky River, OH, 43% of all K-12 students in Rocky River, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Rocky River, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rocky River Private Schools (2026-27)

Lutheran High School West Photo
Lutheran High School West
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3850 Linden Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
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Map of Magnificat High School
Magnificat High School
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students
All-girls (Catholic)
20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
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Map of Le Chaperon Rouge - Rocky River
Le Chaperon Rouge - Rocky River
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
19315 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-7329
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Ruffing Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Montessori School
1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
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St. Christopher School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
1610 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-3075
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St. Thomas Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
21211 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-4426
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Rocky River, OH Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,968
Students
$12,781
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rocky River)
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
1,968 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
17%
25%
0.52
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
49 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,305 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
401 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
148 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,781
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
52%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rocky River, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Rocky River, OH include Lutheran High School West and Magnificat High School.
How many private schools are located in Rocky River?
6 private schools are located in Rocky River.
How diverse are private schools in Rocky River?
Rocky River private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Rocky River go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Rocky River are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rocky River?
67% of private schools in Rocky River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Rocky River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rocky River include: St. Thomas Lutheran School vs. Ruffing Montessori School

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