Yeshiva Derech Hatorah in Cleveland, OH serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 744 students total, including 651 in kindergarten through 12th grade, making it one of the larger private schools in the area.
The student–teacher ratio is 106:1, with a total of 7 teachers on staff.
Founded with a Jewish orientation, the school is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
Yeshiva Derech Hatorah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Yeshiva Derech Hatorah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
744 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Paving the Path for Posterity
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yeshiva Derech Hatorah's ranking?
Yeshiva Derech Hatorah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva Derech Hatorah?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Derech Hatorah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Yeshiva Derech Hatorah is Eleanor Gerson High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ola/st Joseph Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Urban Community School (2.0 miles away)
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1320 Sumner Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 861-6015
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 861-6015
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Ola/st Joseph Center
Special Education School (Catholic)
2346 West 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 334-2963
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 334-2963
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 103 students
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
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,407 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1320 Sumner Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 861-6015
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 861-6015
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,407 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
6111 Lausche Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1689
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1689
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
Eleanor Gerson School
Special Education School
10427 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
6550 Baxter Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ola/st Joseph Center
Special Education School (Catholic)
2346 West 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 334-2963
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 334-2963
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 103 students
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
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,407 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 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
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis School ![St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips]( "St. Francis School Photo - Field Trips")
(Catholic)
7206 Myron Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 361-4858
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
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6/
Top 50%10
38199 Capel Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2124
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2124
9358.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38199 Capel Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-5377
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-5377
9358.4 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12865 Grafton Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2122
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2122
9358.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
9358.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
13060 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-1851
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-1851
9358.7 miles
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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