Mater Dei Academy

Mater Dei Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
29840 Euclid Ave,  Wickliffe, OH
4.9
2.6
262 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Loretta Pilla
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Annual Tuition
$5,200
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
21
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
56.3%
Male
43.7%
White
91%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 4 Reviews
4.0 Parent
3/4/2022
Both of my children have had an excellent experience at MDA. The teachers work very hard to meet each student's individual needs and challenge students as well. My older two children went to public school all the way up until they graduated and I only wish they would have received an education like my younger ones.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 25 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/30/2025
This is an excellent school and our kids have thrived here, socially and academically. Teachers are caring and helpful, and the administration is very responsive to parent concerns. There is an active PTU that sponsors activities year round. It's a small community but very welcoming!
1.0 other
3/26/2025
This school has been in a decline both academically and financially for years. Since Karen Trunk has become principal it is at an all time low! I advise you to not send your children here. Karen Trunk only puts effort into enrollment by taking advantage of the ed choice program. Karen Trunk does not...
1.0 parent
8/22/2023
Beware of this school. We couldn't wait to get our child out of this school. The kids seemed miserable. The parents seemed miserable. Just a depressing environment for any child. The school is overall very secretive, not welcoming or family like at all. Stupid minor rules and requirements yet polici...
1.0 other
8/20/2023
the WORST middle school alot of teachers dont care about teaching or students mental being front office dont care about bullying majority of students are horrible some other places Our lady of lake -

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Mater Dei Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 29840 Euclid Ave in Wickliffe, in the Wickliffe neighborhood. Annual tuition is $5,200. The school has a total enrollment of 262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Mater Dei Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $214,481. Discover additional schools in the area, like Telshe High School, Wickliffe Virtual Academy, Wickliffe High School, and more. Learn more about what Wickliffe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mater Dei Academy.

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