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Top 10% School in Ohio
Ranked 211 of 1271 in Ohio
Top schools in MentorRidge Elementary School, the best elementary school serves grades K-5 and has roughly 681 students enrolled. It is located at 7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd in Mentor (part of the Mentor Exempted Village School District). The student-teacher ratio is approximately 18:1, aligning with the Ohio average. Academically, the school reports a math proficiency rate of about 67%, which is well above the Ohio state average (~54%), and reading proficiency is 73%.
Students from Ridge Elementary typically progress into high school within the same district, Mentor High School. Mentor High’s most famous alumnus is Mitchell Trubisky, former NFL quarterback.
For comparison, two nearby elementary schools show the following math proficiency rates: the adjacent Fairfax Elementary School reports about 67% math proficiency. Overall, Ridge Elementary stands out for its strong math performance, average class size, and convenient location. The minority student is 19%. There are 46% female students and 54% male students in the school, with 39 full-time teachers.
704 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
289 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
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In a community news bulletin from October 2025, the school said that the Educational Service Center of Western Reserve would offer free tutoring sessions for students in grades 6–12. The announcement is shared on the Ridge Elementary site, even though it is for older students.
The bulletin talked about the school's involvement in "Slope Days (Ski Club)" at Alpine Valley for kids ages 7 to 18. All families who are interested are welcome to join.
Q1. Does the school give lunch for free or at a lower cost?
Ans- Yes. Families that meet certain income requirements can apply for free or reduced lunch through the Mentor Schools Nutrition Services Department.
Q2. How can parents see grades and reports on progress?
Ans- The Infinite Campus Parent Portal, which can be found on the district's website, lets parents keep an eye on their child's attendance, grades, and progress reports.
Q3. What help is there for students who are homeless or have to move?
Ans- The district follows the McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which helps students who are homeless by giving them things like school supplies, transportation, and access to meals.
Q4. Who is the current principal of Ridge Elementary School?
Ans- The principal is listed as Kyle Harej.
Q5. How can parents get in touch with the school?
Ans- Parents can call Ridge Elementary at (440) 257-5956, or visit www.mentorschools.net/ridge for contact forms, news, and updates on events.act forms, news, and updates on events.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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