Welcome to
Lake Ridge Academy Transportation!

The Lake Ridge Academy Transportation Department prides itself on offering economical, efficient, and safe transportation for students to and from school. Students travel from over 35 communities to attend our school, and we offer various transportation options to meet the needs of all our families.

There is an additional fee to utilize Lake Ridge Academy busing. For more information about the cost and how to sign up for busing, please click here. You can also call George Hammond in the Transportation Office at 440-327-1175 ext. 121 or email hammondg@lakeridgeacademy.org. Seats are limited, so don’t wait! We ask that all requests be submitted by July 15th so we can send bus route information to parents by the first week of August.

Public School District Busing

The following public school districts provide transportation to and from our school. Please note that these districts do NOT transport grades 9-12. If you live in one of these districts and would like to utilize their busing, please contact their transportation department directly for more information:

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LRA Bus Routes

Lake Ridge Academy also has its own private bus routes. The routes can and do change frequently depending on need. Current stops include:

  • Strongsville, Berea, and North Olmsted
    • Stops may include Pathways Church, located on Drake and Prospect in Strongsville; Subway, situated on Prospect and Albion in Strongsville; Marc’s parking lot in Berea; and designated stops on Lorain Road, ranging from Columbia Road to Barton Road in North Olmsted, determined by the students' locations.
  • East of Lake Ridge Academy towards Cleveland
    • This bus travels along Interstate 90, so potential stops are located near the freeway. Potential stops can be from West Boulevard in Cleveland to Lakewood, Rocky River, Bay Village, Westlake, and Avon Lake. 
  • Oberlin, Elyria, and southwest North Ridgeville
    • Stops: the IGA Foodliner on Lorain Road in Oberlin; other stops to be determined between Chestnut and Broad Street on South Abbe in Elyria, and as needed in North Ridgeville.
  • Vermilion, Amherst, Lorain, northern Elyria, Sheffield, and North Ridgeville.
    • These stops are all within proximity to Rt 2, with stops at Bettcher Industries, Oak Point Lowes, Middle Ridge McDonald's, Elyria Lowes, and Sheffield Giant Eagle.
  • Bus to Avon and North Ridgeville
    • This bus travels to Avon and North Ridgeville. 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

We received so many questions from our office that we compiled a list. If you have a question that needs to be added to the list, please contact us! We love hearing from you!

Thank you,
George Hammond, Director of Transportation

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Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.