Ruffing Montessori School dedicates itself to providing a quality Montessori education for children aged three through fourteen.
The school, founded in 1959, has been a pioneer in the Montessori approach to education in Ohio and in the United States.
Ruffing was the second Montessori school in the United States at both the pre-primary and elementary levels.
In 1977, Ruffing became the first Montessori school in Ohio to be accredited by the state to operate through the eighth grade.
The academic program at Ruffing flows from nine different learning areas.
Of the nine, three are pre-primary level classes for children aged three through six.
The elementary is composed of two classes for first, second, and third grade students and two classes for fourth and fifth grade students.
The middle school is divided into one class for sixth grade students and one for seventh and eighth grade students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,375
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,375
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning to Love. Loving to Learn.
- Ruffing Montessori School dedicates itself to providing a quality Montessori education for children aged three through fourteen. The school, founded in 1959, has been a pioneer in the Montessori approach to education in Ohio and in the United States. Ruffing was the second Montessori school in the United States at both the pre-primary and elementary levels. In 1977, Ruffing became the first Montessori school in Ohio to be accredited by the state to operate through the eighth grade. The academic program at Ruffing flows from nine different learning areas. Of the nine, three are pre-primary level classes for children aged three through six. The elementary is composed of two classes for first, second, and third grade students and two classes for fourth and fifth grade students. The middle school is divided into one class for sixth grade students and one for seventh and eighth grade students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ruffing Montessori School cost?
Ruffing Montessori School's tuition is approximately $13,375 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Ruffing Montessori School?
The application deadline for Ruffing Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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