We get to know each student's strengths, challenges, and dreams. Our faculty works extremely hard to provide a personalized learning experience that unlocks each child's full potential.
Be Remarkable.
Be Remarkable.
We challenge students with hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and innovative programs. Here, curiosity thrives, and a love of learning becomes the foundation for lifelong success.
Be You.
Be You.
Students from all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life feel welcome, respected, and empowered to express their unique voices at Lake Ridge. Together, we build a vibrant community where individuality is cherished.
Lake Ridge Highlights
We pride ourselves on providing a well-rounded education that actively engages and inspires students. Check out some of the unique aspects of a Lake Ridge education!
Upper School students who gain acceptance into one of our five certificate programs are expected to go above and beyond our college prep curriculum. Our multi-year programs provide intensive, college-level experience under the support and guidance of faculty and mentors.
We have a robust college counseling program with a dedicated counselor who helps students focus on their unique skills and strengths to find the perfect college fit. Our record speaks for itself, with 100% of graduated seniors being accepted to four-year institutions.
Lake Ridge Academy is one of only 25 schools nationwide to be named as a Premier Community for Theatre Education by the Educational Theatre Association
Our student-athletes build skills in teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship while receiving personalized coaching in any of our seven sports offerings.
Located on a 93-acre campus 25 miles west of Cleveland
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73% of students receive financial assistance
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Students travel from 35 surrounding communities to attend Lake Ridge Academy
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The Lake Ridge Academy Experience Is Affordable
At Lake Ridge Academy, we believe an exceptional education should be financially accessible to all families. We partner with families to ensure school is within reach for students who will thrive here. You can find our 2025-2026 tuition schedule here, and our 2026-2027 tuition schedule here.
FIT stands for Family Individualized Tuition. FIT is an indexed tuition model that considers discretionary income when determining a family's unique tuition. FIT allows us to equitably and transparently consider financial needs when determining tuition.
Lake Ridge Academy accepts the EdChoice Scholarship for all eligible students. Every Ohio student in grades K-12 is eligible for an EdChoice scholarship in either the "Traditional" form, based on assigned public school building, or the "Expansion" form, based on a decreasing pro-rated scale according to a family’s income. The state of Ohio determines eligibility under its guidelines. Once a student qualifies with the state, the scholarship remains in place through 12th grade, provided the student remains eligible. All families who request need-based tuition assistance from Lake Ridge must also apply for EdChoice, and your EdChoice award will be factored into your need-based tuition assistance package.
Lake Ridge offers a number of scholarships to provide additional financial support to exceptional students entering grades 6-11. Scholarships are awarded based on various factors, including but not limited to financial need, academic merit, community service, or leadership.
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.