The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Leanne Mastropietro
Admissions Associate
Tracie Zeitz
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Goddard School often compared to?
The Goddard School is often viewed alongside schools like Hershey Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Goddard School offer?
The Goddard School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Goddard School is Mentor Christian School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hershey Montessori School (2.0 miles away)
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Miles
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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 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8600 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 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
7.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Re-education Services
Special Education School
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3131
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3131
7.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian Academy
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
4080 Call Rd
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-3850
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-3850
8.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 North St
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-3590
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-3590
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
9380.2 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
9380.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Garfield Heights High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-2800
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-2800
9380.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5275 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8110
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8110
9380.4 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
9380.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
School Reviews
5 8/19/2013
Our daughter excelled at Goddard. She was ahead emotionally and socially upon entering 1st grade. The school gave her a solid start and provided her with learning tools. Not just playtime.
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