SMART Academy is a nonprofit charter school founded in 2018, serving grades K-4. Located in Garfield Heights, the 124 students at SMART follow the school motto: “change our classroom, change our community.”
SMART Academy Owls learn using a literacy-focused curriculum in which reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking are the foundational skills for life-long learning. At SMART Academy, literacy extends beyond the ability to read; it means interpreting and using language to learn, think and communicate effectively. SMART’s leaders, teachers and staff believe this foundation helps students build fulfilling lives as productive community members, employees and business owners.
SMART Academy also prioritizes the whole child’s development by helping students grow academically and emotionally. Teachers and staff work to understand the strengths and needs of each unique child. In addition to a strong academic base, SMART Academy students can participate in extracurricular athletics, including track, soccer, basketball, wrestling and baseball. Partnerships across the region with organizations like the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park provide further enrichment for SMART Academy students. The community supports the school through annual school supply drives and giveaways, involving more than just students in the learning process.
SMART Academy
Charter Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
4351 E 131st St,
Garfield Heights, OH
90
Students
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Black
90.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic
3%
White
1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/5/2023
SMART Academy is a true family atmosphere! They welcome each child in with open arms and puts them first in all aspects. They have staffed specialist in the classrooms for students who may need them which makes me extremely comfortable sending my child here. SMART Academy is the way to go!
GreatSchools Reviews
12/2/2024
If you are a black family, do not send your children here. There is no representation in black leadership, and when there has been, they have been fired (for minute things) shortly after. I’ve heard that the teachers don’t like to teach the students and expect for the administration to come in and d...
8/31/2023
I would like to believe the mission statement of this school was once a priority. My experience with this school has been extremely disappointing. The experience my child had was devastating and unacceptable. Unfortunately this school is unable to accommodate all needs of the students in this commun...
5/24/2023
From my experience with SMART, students get one-on-one attention and the small class sizes are great. Family/community feel to the school. The free athletic and music and arts program is also nice. Not something you'd get in a traditional public school. Free early drop-offs and late pickups are avai...
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Map
About Garfield Heights
List Price Range
$73K - $239K
Homes For Sale
62
Average Home Value
$131,597
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$59,395
% of College Grads
16.8%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,294 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,640 - $5,984 per month
- The Ascent
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 462+ Sq Ft
- 12301 Cedar Rd
- Cleveland Heights, OH
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- Studio-2 Beds
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- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bacci Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Crudele Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Jack C. Donovan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Arthur Johnston Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Forestdale Park
- Playground
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