Relocating to Cleveland - School - Neighborhood Suggestions (Lakewood, Mentor: real estate, rental)

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by spalam01

I was told that areas east of Cuyohaga river snows a lot compared to west of Cuyohaga river? Is that right...

If so, does Rocky River suburb snows less compared to suburb in the west say Solon or Beachwood??

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[WRnative]

Originally Posted by spalam01

I was told that areas east of Cuyohaga river snows a lot compared to west of Cuyohaga river? Is that right...

If so, does Rocky River suburb snows less compared to suburb in the west say Solon or Beachwood??

Rocky River isn't as subject to lake effect snow storms as Beachwood and Solon. I-271 sometimes is very bad.

https://www.cleveland19.com/story/33...-belt-in-ohio/

However, Rocky River still can get significant snow storms. Snow season is much less severe than 20-30 years ago, and I don't remember the last time we had a bad blizzard, let alone blizzard conditions that lasted for a week or more, as I remember from my childhood. I live in the snow belt, and I only used my snow blower once last year, and probably could have skipped it. Many of my neighbors don't even shovel their driveways

Most Greater Cleveland suburbs still have significant snow removal and road treatment capabilities. Roads generally are cleared within a few hours of almost all storms and many suburbs even plow sidewalks, at least in the snow belt.

Post 3 in this thread may be useful if you aren't used to winter driving and conditions. Be careful of black ice when walking, especially when hidden by a light dusting of snow in the morning. Make absolutely certain that you have your electronic stability control turned. Drive slower in snowy and icy conditions, even if others are driving much faster. Going isn't the problem. It's stopping that can be terrifying.

https://www.city-data.com/forum/ohio...uld-i-buy.html

[cadmen]

I moved from Shaker Hts. to Rocky River 11 years ago. There is way more snow in Shaker than River. I miss the snow. I moved for other reasons.

[spalam01]

Originally Posted by cadmen

I moved from Shaker Hts. to Rocky River 11 years ago. There is way more snow in Shaker than River. I miss the snow. I moved for other reasons.

How do you find schools in Rocky River compared to schools in Shaker Hts?

[spalam01]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

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Ok. On the same lines does the suburbs/cities close to Lake are colder (especially in Winter) compared to the suburbs/cities farther from the Lake.

For eg., Does the city of Rocky River is colder (due to its close proximity with Lake) compared to the city of Solon, which is comparatively far from the lake.

[WRnative]

Originally Posted by spalam01

Ok. On the same lines does the suburbs/cities close to Lake are colder (especially in Winter) compared to the suburbs/cities farther from the Lake.

For eg., Does the city of Rocky River is colder (due to its close proximity with Lake) compared to the city of Solon, which is comparatively far from the lake.

No, Lake Erie actually acts as giant furnace up until early winter, resulting in warmer temperatures closer to the lake. If the lake freezes, this impact is reduced or eliminated.

From spring through summer, Lake Erie is a giant air conditioner keeping locations near the lake cooler. Cooling lake breezes especially occur when Lake Erie is cooler than the adjacent land.

https://blogs.agu.org/wildwildscienc...und-lake-erie/

Lake and Land Breezes on Lake Erie and their Effect on Summertime Weather

https://www.britannica.com/science/land-breeze

When prevailing winds are from the south, this lake effect on the temperature is reduced.

Once you move to Cleveland, and watch nightly weather forecasts (especially Channel 3 WKYC which seems to cater to amateur meteorologists), understanding the temperature differentials between areas close to the lake and those more distant will become ingrained, especially if you live nearer the lake.

[cadmen]

Regarding the Shaker/River schools from what I gather the systems are very different. River caters to a mostly white student body. The schools are very good, consistently ranked high in State rankings. People often think of Rocky River as an upscale suburb (and it is along the lake) but much of the housing stock is middle class and there are cheap apartments to be had so a middle/working class family looking for a great school system can find relatively affordable housing and get a very good school system.

Shaker schools are more complicated. My wife's kids went there for all 12 years and my wife is a retired teacher (private school) so she has a better take than me. At any rate Shaker still has phenomenal programs for its elite kids even more so than River. At the same time there are more kids in the system who are not so academically inclined and the schools just seem to move them through the system without really teaching them. Kids don't want to learn Shaker obliges. Kids want to learn, Shaker is there for them. The system has to walk a fine line and it is difficult for them. But if you attend a Shaker school and are interested in a great education it's all there for the asking.

In summary I'd say Shaker has greater highs and greater lows while River is more consistently good with some great programs as well.

[spalam01]

Please advise your thoughts on Cuyahoga heights elementary school / Cuhoga heights school system and the Garfield heights city neighborhood for living ( nice and peace neighborhood, raising family, close to shopping etc.,)

[spalam01]

Please advise your thoughts on Beachwood city school system ( Bryden Elementary School) and the Beachwood city neighborhood for living ( nice and peace neighborhood, raising family, close to shopping etc.,)

[spalam01]

Originally Posted by cadmen

Regarding the Shaker/River schools from what I gather the systems are very different. River caters to a mostly white student body. The schools are very good, consistently ranked high in State rankings. People often think of Rocky River as an upscale suburb (and it is along the lake) but much of the housing stock is middle class and there are cheap apartments to be had so a middle/working class family looking for a great school system can find relatively affordable housing and get a very good school system.

Shaker schools are more complicated. My wife's kids went there for all 12 years and my wife is a retired teacher (private school) so she has a better take than me. At any rate Shaker still has phenomenal programs for its elite kids even more so than River. At the same time there are more kids in the system who are not so academically inclined and the schools just seem to move them through the system without really teaching them. Kids don't want to learn Shaker obliges. Kids want to learn, Shaker is there for them. The system has to walk a fine line and it is difficult for them. But if you attend a Shaker school and are interested in a great education it's all there for the asking.

In summary I'd say Shaker has greater highs and greater lows while River is more consistently good with some great programs as well.

I am considering between Rocky River, and Beachwood ... Please advise your thoughts on it... from the schools especially elementary schools and the neighborhood for raising the family perspective

I need a solid justification to convince my spouse between Rocky River and Beachwood...

Please let me know