St. John Nottingham Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. John Nottingham Lutheran School in Cleveland, OH, serves 44 udents in kindergarten through 5th grade within a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated, city–based education program.
Founded in 1890, the school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 15 in a large city neighborhood setting.
Tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year is $6,166, which is below the average private elementary school tuition in Cleveland.
The udent body is composed of approximately 95% students of color, reflecting high racial and ethnic diversity.
The school adheres to a formal dress code and accepts applications until September 15, 2025.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 44 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,166
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Sep. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Nottingham Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. John Nottingham Lutheran School
Kind	5
1	10
2	8
3	9
4	7
5	5

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Grade 1 highest at 10 students, while kindergarten and Grade 5 are the smallest classes at 5 each.

Year Founded

1890

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Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform Dress Code

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Sep. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,166

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Tuition Notes

Member of the Cleveland Scholarship, EdChoice, EdChoice Expansion and Title 1 Tutoring Program Ohio Ed Choice School Financial Assistance Available

Admissions Director

Kathy Speigner

Admissions Associate

Cindy Rollins

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Nottingham Lutheran School cost?

St. John Nottingham Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,166 for private students.

What is St. John Nottingham Lutheran School's ranking?

St. John Nottingham Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John Nottingham Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. John Nottingham Lutheran School is Sep. 15.

In what neighborhood is St. John Nottingham Lutheran School located?

St. John Nottingham Lutheran School is located in the North Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 2 other private schools located in North Collinwood.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,857 for elementary schools and $13,600 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).