Westshore Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked OH School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 128 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,200
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Westshore Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Westshore Montessori School
Nursery	56
Pre-K	64
Kind	8

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Pre-K is the largest grade at Westshore Montessori School, with 64 students.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

All learning differences

Year Founded

1966

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Student Body

Total Students

128 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based upon the age of the child and the program they are in.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Diana

Application URL

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School Notes

Westshore Montessori School is a dynamic Infant through Kindergarten Program for children beginning at age 12 weeks.
Our goal is to cultivate the child's natural desire to learn.
The Montessori approach is one wherein the child learns at his own developmental pace.
The program is designed to instill in the child, by respecting the child, a positive self-esteem, confidence, and a joy of learning.
The Montessori classroom is a child-sized environment thus allowing for success in independence.
Children of different ages work together and may flow through the environment at skill appropriate times rather than by age.
Children may move forward in some areas and still take the time necessary to develop in other areas.

Westshore Montessori School is a dynamic infant through kindergarten Program for children beginning at age 12 weeks. Our goal is to cultivate the child's natural desire to learn. The Montessori approach is one wherein the child learns at his own developmental pace. The program is designed to instill in the child, by respecting the child, a positive self-esteem, confidence, and a joy of learning. The Montessori classroom is a child-sized environment thus allowing for success in independence. Children of different ages work together and may flow through the environment at skill appropriate times rather than by age.

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How much does Westshore Montessori School cost?

Westshore Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Westshore Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Westshore Montessori School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What is Westshore Montessori School's ranking?

Westshore Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Westshore Montessori School?

The application deadline for Westshore Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $9,660 for elementary schools and $15,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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