The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 179 students
Acceptance rate: 83%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	36
Kind	15
1	17
2	12
3	15
4	14
5	15
6	13
7	8
8	22

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

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Campus Size

14 acres

Student Body

Total Students

179 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition for Day School ranges from $7,800- $17,750.

% on Financial Aid

26%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,876

Acceptance Rate

83%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Virgina Wagh

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ChallengeClassics Club

Homework GroupLego Club

Robotics ClubTaekwondo Club

Writing ClubYoga Club

Youth Soccer

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Photography ClubSports

School Notes

The Ratner Montessori School, founded in 1963, is an independent private school in Pepper Pike, Ohio.
Through its Toddler, Children's House, Elementary I, Elementary II, and Middle School programs, Ratner students are empowered to find joy in learning and to become their best selves.
The Ratner Montessori School's innovative and nurturing environment creates a community of learners that are curious, creative and caring.

School Motto: We empower students to find joy in learning and to become their best selves.
School Mascot: Raptors

Rigorous Academic Targets: The Ratner Montessori School provides customized educational opportunities to inspire an ongoing quest for knowledge and prepares students to compete and succeed in an advanced academic environment.
Passionate Leadership: The Ratner Montessori School leverages the talents and instincts of our devoted teachers, staff members and school leaders to develop curricula to help each student be more aware of and comfortable with learning strengths and challenges. This approach allows students to excel in competitive environments.
Diversity within a Judaic Framework:The Ratner Montessori School builds a strong multi-cultural community of students, families and leaders that is appreciative of our School's racially, religiously and ethnically diverse population.
Respecting the unique characteristics, personalities and abilities of the individual,The Ratner Montessori School tailors an educational program to complement the developmental levels of each child.
The Ratner Montessori School will maintain no more than a 12:1 student/teacher ratio.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rodney Hood, NBA Player -
- Molly Solow, Author -

Source: Verified school update

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The acceptance rate of The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School is 83%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

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The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School famous alumni include: Rodney Hood, NBA Player and Molly Solow, Author.

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The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.

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The application deadline for The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,225 for elementary schools and $12,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).