The mission of South Suburban Montessori School is to free each child's potential through Montessori philosophy and principles while guided by our values of compassion, authenticity, respect, and excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kara Metcalf-Mundorf
Application URL
School Notes
South Suburban Montessori School dedicates itself to providing an
authentic Montessori education to children between 18 months and 14
years of age. Our values of compassion, authenticity, respect and
excellence inspire our school`s rich tradition of nurturing each
child`s natural love of learning. Founded in 1970, South Suburban
is located just 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland in Brecksville`s
beautiful Blossom Hill Complex.
What Our Families Say About South Suburban:
What Our Families Say About South Suburban:
- Our students can accelerate their learning while working at their own pace
- In our school, academic achievement and critical thinking skills are the cornerstones of preparing students for life
- Our teachers are nurturing, caring and create a home-like, safe learning environment
- We value the teaching of independence as it produces emotionally intelligent students who lead, not follow
- In our school, the values of respect, honesty, fairness and acceptance permeate every classroom
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Suburban Montessori?
The application deadline for South Suburban Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Cleveland, OH 44118
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,156 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Ruffing Montessori School
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1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
16 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
13.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
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Cleveland, OH 44118
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15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,156 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
27575 Shaker Boulevard
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(216) 464-0033
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(216) 464-0033
15.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Ruffing Montessori School
Montessori School
1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
16 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ruffing Montessori School ![Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.]( "Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.")
Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
13.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Jewish)
1860 S Taylor Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-5838
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-5838
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,156 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
15.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
7655 Town Center Drive
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(440) 740-1234
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-1234
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Assumption Academy
(Catholic)
9183 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4877
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4877
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Le Chaperon Rouge
Daycare / Preschool
4949 W Snowville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 546-4900
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 546-4900
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
6667 Wallings Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students
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1551 E Wallings Rd
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(440) 526-0717
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
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Gr: K-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Steps Educational Group
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(440) 572-1337
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(440) 845-2444
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 845-2444
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Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Special Education School
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
6.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12425 Granger Rd
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(216) 581-5755
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 581-5755
8.4 miles
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Assumption Academy
(Catholic)
9183 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4877
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4877
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Acceptance rate listed
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
6667 Wallings Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students
4131 W. Streetsboro Rd., Ste. G
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 Tuition listed
Steps Educational Group
Special Education School
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 572-1337
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 572-1337
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
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Location
Miles
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The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7655 Town Center Drive
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-1234
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-1234
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Assumption Academy
(Catholic)
9183 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4877
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4877
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Le Chaperon Rouge
Daycare / Preschool
4949 W Snowville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 546-4900
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 546-4900
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
6667 Wallings Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students
4131 W. Streetsboro Rd., Ste. G
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
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7540 Buffham Rd
Lodi, OH 44254
(330) 948-2500
Lodi, OH 44254
(330) 948-2500
9345.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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7540 Buffham Rd
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 302-0206
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 302-0206
9345.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
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Rank:
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37545 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
9346.7 miles
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(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
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Rank:
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(440) 353-1131
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1131
9346.9 miles
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(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3445 Long Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3800
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3800
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