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
92
Students
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
67%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
10
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Full Time Teachers
10
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Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
58.3%
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Female
41.7%
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Black
88%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/4/2023
SMART Academy is a great school with devoted teachers and administration. They also offer free sports programs and before/after school care to all students who attend.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/9/2026
This school is always randomly closed and has caused me to call off multiple times in risk of me and my child’s home. During the winter they were closed 2 in a half weeks while other schools has opened back up! I appreciate the before and after care but sheesh!! Idk if my daughter will re enroll for...
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
Amazing! Staff are super caring and supportive of my son’s need. Would definitely recommend.
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Map
List Price Range
$63K - $675K
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$143,483
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,387 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 92 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. SMART Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $143,483. 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.