Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Village Preparatory School Cliffs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Village Preparatory School Cliffs's student population of 624 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Village Preparatory School Cliffs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village Preparatory School Cliffs is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2572 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
92%
17%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village Preparatory School Cliffs's ranking?
Village Preparatory School Cliffs is ranked #2572 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Village Preparatory School Cliffs often compared to?
Village Preparatory School Cliffsis often viewed alongside schools like Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Village Preparatory School Cliffs?
624 students attend Village Preparatory School Cliffs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Village Preparatory School Cliffs students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Preparatory School Cliffs?
Village Preparatory School Cliffs has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Village Preparatory School Cliffs offer ?
Village Preparatory School Cliffs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Village Preparatory School Cliffs part of?
Village Preparatory School Cliffs is part of Village Preparatory School Cliffs School District.
In what neighborhood is Village Preparatory School Cliffs located?
Village Preparatory School Cliffs is located in the Goodrich Kirtland Park neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Goodrich Kirtland Park.
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