The Phillips-Osborne School is an independent, co-educational day school for students from a variety of communities throughout Northeastern Ohio from age three through eighth grade.
We provide an innovative, experiential, and academically rigorous program for our students.
As an educational leader, our school serves the community and furthers the quality of education in Northeast Ohio.
At The Phillips-Osborne School, students are immersed in an academically accelerated, interdisciplinary curriculum at all levels of instruction.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Phillips Osborne School?
The application deadline for Phillips Osborne School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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