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.: 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 Phillips Osborne School?
The application deadline for Phillips Osborne School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Phillips Osborne School is Mentor Christian School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Shepherd Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Painesville Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
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School
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
0.2 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
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8600 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
4.2 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
6.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
New Life Christian Academy
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
4080 Call Rd
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-3850
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-3850
6.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
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
7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
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
0.2 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
2.9 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
3.6 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
4.2 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
5.6 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
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
7645 Fredle Drive
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Sports: 4
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Warner Girls Leadership Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Jeffries Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-8950
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-8950
9383.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Anton Grdina
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2955 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1150
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1150
9383.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Miles Park School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4090 E 93rd St
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4450
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4450
9384 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
North Shore High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4744 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 862-9719
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 862-9719
9384 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9201 Crane Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 298-1164
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 298-1164
9384.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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