Located on a beautiful, tree-lined 14-acre campus in Pepper Pike Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School (Ratner) has been described as a “kind and collaborative school.” It serves a diverse population of 200 students from toddlers through 8th grade. Founded in 1963, the school has a tradition of academic excellence within a true Montessori program and environment. Ratner graduates have a strong track record of acceptance to a wide range of competitive high schools where they are well prepared and thrive.   With solid finances, a wise board, and a stable and dedicated faculty, at the end of June 2026 the current head is retiring after many successful years. He leaves behind an administrative team that, while many are relati