Reimagine

Middle School

We’re a small, Montessori-inspired private school for children ages 12-14 (adding on high school in the 2025 school year). We provide an innovative, fun, and supportive environment to middle school students in Kent, Stow, Tallmadge, Cuyahoga Falls, and surrounding areas. We offer quality education with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Our mornings are spent mastering math, science, history, and language arts, and our afternoons are spent building social skills, developing strong work habits, and fostering a love of learning.

Who is Vanguard Learning

  • Every Child Possesses a Unique Superpower

    Join a community that sees your child for who they are and who they can become. We celebrate differences and lean into their strengths and passions.

  • Technology Meets Tradition

    Experience the collaborative spirit of a one-room schoolhouse with cutting-edge technology, offering a balanced, well-rounded education. The future of learning starts here.

  • Growth without Pressure

    Our mastery-based focus allows students to learn core subjects at their own pace while still stretching and growing. It's education tailored to fit your child that keeps them challenged and motivated without reinforcing an idea that they are “stupid” or “less than others.”

  • Private and Competitively-Priced

    Our small class sizes and team learning environments ensure personalized attention without the price tag of college tuition. A whole-child approach that extends past 8th grade and won’t break the bank.

Core Values
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“If you want different results, do not do the same thing.”
— Albert Einstein

Our collaborative learning experience, strengthened by a low student-to-teacher ratio, fosters practical communication, team-based projects, and essential life skills, preparing our learners for a world beyond the classroom. Scroll down to discover how Vanguard Learning transforms education for middle schoolers and high school students (high school options will launch in fall of 2025) in Northeast Ohio.

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Discover the Vanguard Difference

  • We go beyond traditional academic boundaries to prepare our students for the real world. Our curriculum emphasizes effective communication, collaborative team-based projects, and essential life skills. Whether our students are gearing up for college, entering the workforce, exploring the world, or launching entrepreneurial ventures, we equip them with the tools they need for success in all aspects of life. This holistic approach ensures our learners are not just academically proficient but also socially, emotionally, and practically prepared for the diverse challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their futures.

  • Education at Vanguard Learning is a partnership involving students, educators, and families. Our educators adopt a 'power with' approach, working collaboratively to empower students on their educational journey while valuing and encouraging active parental involvement.

  • Our educational philosophy acknowledges the diverse learning styles of each student. We promote an inclusive environment that fosters tolerance, kindness, and empathy. Challenging traditional norms ensures our teaching methods are as unique as our learners.

  • We recognize the pivotal role of technology in modern education. Our approach equips students to navigate the digital world with responsibility and creativity, kindling their natural curiosity into a lasting love for learning.

  • Our educators guide without prescribing, allowing each child’s learning path to unfold naturally. Our low student-to-teacher ratio makes this individualized curriculum and teaching style possible, ensuring personalized attention and a nurturing environment for every learner.