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
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
1
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/1/2023
I have Two Children Enrolled In this School. My son started in kindergarten he is now in 3rd and my daughter who is in kindergarten. This school is the best !! Especially all the school staff . We love smart academy.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/29/2025
My experience at this school has been great so far. I transferred my daughter at the beginning of the second quarter, and I instantly could tell the difference. Before she would get so frustrated doing her math homework, but that got better. I feel as though she is thriving here.
5/28/2025
My child enjoys Smart Academy very much. She is always excited to tell me what she did in school on any given day and how her teacher helped her. She has had very positive emotional support and loves to engage. Now that she is going into 1st grade she has learned a lot. At just the age of 5, she pic...
5/27/2025
A little more diversity in the staff would be great but otherwise it is a good school.
5/27/2025
Amazing! Staff are super caring and supportive of my son’s need. Would definitely recommend.
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List Price Range
$53K - $702K
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$138,561
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,386 Sq Ft
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SMART Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-4 located at 4351 E 131st St in Garfield Heights, in the Garfield Heights neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 90 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. SMART Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $138,561. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Shore High School, T2 Honors Academy, John F Kennedy High School, and more. Learn more about what Garfield Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near SMART Academy.