Ruffing Montessori

Ruffing Montessori School, the second oldest Montessori school established in the United States,[1] was begun in 1959 through the efforts of the Cleveland Montessori Association. The organization founded and operated Montessori preschool and elementary classes in rented locations throughout Cleveland.

Ruffing Montessori School
Address
3380 Fairmount Boulevard

Cleveland Heights
,
Ohio
44118

United States
Coordinates41°29′10″N 81°33′35″W
Information
TypeMontessori, 18 months through 8th grade
MottoReduce Reuse Recycle
Established1959
FounderMaria Montessori
Head of schoolKathie Freer
GradesToddler-8th grade
Enrollment308
Average class size28 Students
Student to teacher ratio1:14
Colour(s)Green and White
SongLight a Candle for Peace
AthleticsBasketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Archery, Ultimate Frisbee
SportsBasketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Archery, Ultimate Frisbee
NicknameRuffing
Team nameRuffing
AccreditationIndependent Schools of the Central States
Ohio Department of Education
NewspaperRuffing Weekly
Yearbookyes
WebsiteRuffing Montessori School

In 1964, a donation of a classroom building and property on Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Heights enabled the east side school to have a permanent location. In 1977, the east and west side schools separated, each retaining the name Ruffing in honor of Mary and Jim Ruffing, who led the Cleveland Montessori Association in its efforts to introduce Montessori to Northeast Ohio. With a current enrollment of 326, Ruffing in Cleveland Heights operates from a large, new facility, built according to LEED principles.[2]

References
  1. "Our History". Ruffing Montessori School. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  2. "Ruffing Montessori School". Private School Review. Retrieved 2023-08-09.


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