Kennedy Heights Montessori Center vs. The Seven Hills School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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The Seven Hills School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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School Resources
Overview
Kennedy Heights Montessori Center is a pure Montessori preschool and parent co-op, serving children ages 2 through kindergarten. With a history of superior Montessori education and diversity, KHMC provides full and half day programs, including extended care.
The Seven Hills School is ranked by Niche.com as 2026 #1 Best 草榴社区 High School in Ohio, #1 Best College Prep 草榴社区 High School in the Cincinnati area, and #1 Best 草榴社区 K-12 School in Ohio.
Teachers are the difference. Trained in some of the nation's best universities and recruited from all over the country, Seven Hills teachers are experts not only in their subjects and grade levels but in connecting with children and young people.
They are committed to developing learning experiences that inspire and excite students.
Seven Hills teachers design learning experiences that enable students to acquire and hone skills to think critically and creatively, pursue their interests, collaborate with classmates and teachers, and explore the world around them.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
1965
1906
Students Body
Total Students
90 students
1003 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
-
Pre-K Students
67
144
Kindergarten Students
11
64
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
-
50
Grade 3 Students
-
53
Grade 4 Students
-
53
Grade 5 Students
-
61
Grade 6 Students
-
60
Grade 7 Students
-
81
Grade 8 Students
-
80
Grade 9 Students
-
70
Grade 10 Students
-
78
Grade 11 Students
-
73
Grade 12 Students
-
87
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
155 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
1%
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Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
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21
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
6:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
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1310
Average ACT score
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29
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Students on the Doherty Campus are required to wear uniforms.)
(Students on the Doherty Campus are required to wear uniforms.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$36,340
Tuition Notes
Tiered tuition based on family income, assistance available through Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services and Preschool Promise
Tuition ranges from $9,750 (PK2) - $36,340 (grades 10-12).
% on Financial Aid
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40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$13,800
Admissions Director
Marybeth Schneider
Janet Hill
Admissions Associate
Tracy Lundy
Andi Simon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
17
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
52
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Acting Class with Playhouse in the Park
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Imagination Yoga
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic TeamAfrican-American Awareness Club
Anime ClubArt Club
Aviation ClubBaking Club
Book ClubCanvass (School Newspaper)
Certamen ClubChess Club
Chinese ClubChristian Club
Cincinnati Culinary ClubDebate Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubFaculty Class Advisors
Fashion ClubFrench Club
Future Business Leaders of America ClubGender Sexuality Alliance
Guitar ClubHealth and Fitness Club
Health Occupation Students of AmericaLatin Club
Map ClubMath Honor Society
Math LeagueMinecraft Club
Mock Trial TeamModel United Nations
Performing Arts ClubPhotography Club
Red Cross ClubRobotics Club
Rock Climbing ClubScience Bowl
Science OlympiadService Club
Seven Hills BroadcastingSmash Bros Club
Spanish ClubSports Business Club
Student CouncilStudent Government
Student SenateThespian Society
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusInstrumental Music
Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural SportsUpper School Sports League