St. Paul Westlake (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 219 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,400
Acceptance rate: 93%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul Westlake ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul Westlake
Nursery	19
Pre-K	20
Kind	25
1	25
2	20
3	23
4	25
5	19
6	9
7	18
8	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1858

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

219 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School logo polos & 1/4 Zips ; Khaki or Black Pants, Shorts, or Skirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,400

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Tuition Notes

Rate is \"all-inclusive\" which includes school supplies and field trips. No \"back-to-school\" shopping! We provide the supplies for you!

% on Financial Aid

85%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,000

Acceptance Rate

93%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Marina Miller

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1.7 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Board Game ClubChess Club

JournalismNational Junior Honors Society

Power of the PenRunning Club

Sewing Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band and ChoirChristmas Program

HandbellsSpring Fling Musical

Strings N Things

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Camp

School Notes

St. Paul Lutheran School offers excellent Christ centered education for Pre-School 3-year-old to 8th grade.
We also offer before and after care, public school busing to/from several local area communities, sports, music, art, and computer programs.
At St. Paul Westlake, we believe that children are a gift from God.
Celebrating our 162nd year, St. Paul has devoted resources, prayers, hard work and love to develop a preschool through eighth grade program that is academically challenging and spiritually enriching.
It is also a program that promotes the importance of developing good character. St. Paul is nationally accredited and also recognized by the state of Ohio. We offer art, vocal and instrumental music, technology and interscholastic sports.
St. Paul was recently recognized as one of the top 5% Lutheran Schools in the Nation by their accediting body - National Lutheran School Accreditation.
This honor bestows on St. Paul, as one that has "Powerful Practices".

School Motto: Gather, Grow, Give, Go

St. Paul Lutheran School offers excellent Christ centered education for Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade.
We have full day kindergarten, before and after care, transportation to several local communities, sports, music, art, and computer programs.
At St. Paul Westlake, we believe that children are a gift from God.
Celebrating our 162nd year, St. Paul has devoted resources, prayers, hard work and love to develop a preschool through eighth grade program that is academically challenging and spiritually enriching.
It is also a program that promotes the importance of developing good character. St. Paul is fully accredited and recognized by the state of Ohio. We offer art, vocal and instrumental music, technology and interscholastic sports.
St. Paul was recently recognized as one of the top 5% Lutheran Schools in the Nation by their accediting body - National Lutheran School Accreditation.
This honor bestows on St. Paul, as one that has "Powerful Practices".

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul Westlake cost?

St. Paul Westlake's tuition is approximately $7,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul Westlake?

The acceptance rate of St. Paul Westlake is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Paul Westlake offer?

St. Paul Westlake offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Paul Westlake's ranking?

St. Paul Westlake ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul Westlake?

The application deadline for St. Paul Westlake is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 12/9/2018

Great school. First class academics, teachers that really care about student development, sports, music, art. Best school on the west side of Cleveland if you want the best for your child regardless of your religious affiliation. They do have financial aid too.

- Posted by Parent - Joe

5 10/7/2018

Great School - It has above average academics and teachers that care and are willing to invest in your students success. Also has many extra curricular activities, again with leaders & coaches that care. Outstanding environment to help a child grow and develop.

- Posted by Parent - Peter

5 3/29/2013

This is an outstanding school - I highly recommend it!!! You will be overjoyed to have your children attend St. Paul. Great extracurriculars for academics, athletics, and the arts.

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The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $10,892 for elementary schools and $16,615 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).