Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,375
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ruffing Montessori School
About the School
- Ruffing Montessori School dedicates itself to providing a quality Montessori education for children aged three through fourteen.
- The school, founded in 1959, has been a pioneer in the Montessori approach to education in Ohio and in the United States.
- Ruffing was the second Montessori school in the United States at both the pre-primary and elementary levels.
- In 1977, Ruffing became the first Montessori school in Ohio to be accredited by the state to operate through the eighth grade.
- The academic program at Ruffing flows from nine different learning areas.
- Of the nine, three are pre-primary level classes for children aged three through six.
- The elementary is composed of two classes for first, second, and third grade students and two classes for fourth and fifth grade students.
- The middle school is divided into one class for sixth grade students and one for seventh and eighth grade students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,375
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning to Love. Loving to Learn.
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,375
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ruffing Montessori School cost?
Ruffing Montessori School's tuition is approximately $13,375 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Ruffing Montessori School?
The application deadline for Ruffing Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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