Westside Baptist Christian School in Cleveland, OH serves co–ed students in grades K–8 within a central city community setting.
The school enrolls 163 students and employs 9 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Approximately 27% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment.
Affiliated with the Baptist denomination and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the school offers a religiously oriented program.
Westside Baptist Christian School operates within the typical tuition range for Cleveland elementary private schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Westside Baptist Christian School?
The application deadline for Westside Baptist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Westside Baptist Christian School is Eleanor Gerson School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Parish School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eleanor Gerson School
Special Education School
10427 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Of Antioch Elementary School
(Catholic)
10205 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 671-0535
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 671-0535
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 313 students
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Urban Community School ![Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni]( "Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni")
(Catholic)
4909 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eleanor Gerson School
Special Education School
10427 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12920 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-4854
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-4854
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Edward High School ![St. Edward High School Photo - With 80 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest high school athletic program in Ohio.]( "St. Edward High School Photo - With 80 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest high school athletic program in Ohio.")
All-boys (Catholic)
13500 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 49 Tuition listed
Saint Ignatius High School ![Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.]( "Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.")
All-boys (Catholic)
1911 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,465 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4403 Tiedeman Rd Rear
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 476-7976
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 476-7976
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eleanor Gerson School
Special Education School
10427 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Of Antioch Elementary School
(Catholic)
10205 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 671-0535
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 671-0535
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 313 students
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Urban Community School ![Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni]( "Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni")
(Catholic)
4909 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Urban Community School ![Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni]( "Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni")
(Catholic)
4909 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rocco School ![St. Rocco School Photo - The blessing of the cornerstones for our new and improved school building.]( "St. Rocco School Photo - The blessing of the cornerstones for our new and improved school building.")
(Catholic)
3205 Fulton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 961-8557
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 961-8557
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakewood Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1450 Belle Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 228-5437
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 228-5437
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Tuition listed
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Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5134
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5134
9355.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Keystone Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5133
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5133
9355.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Keystone High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5132
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5132
9355.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
9356.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Elyria High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
9356.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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