The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Ohio is 88% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Ohio is St. Dominic School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 72%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Ohio (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Dominic School![St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!]( "St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-8
3455 Norwood Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Rank: #22.
Acton Academy Columbus![Acton Academy Columbus Photo]( "Acton Academy Columbus Photo")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Rank: #33.
Toledo Christian Schools![Toledo Christian Schools Photo]( "Toledo Christian Schools Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-12
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #77.
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]( "Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-12
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Discovery School![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]( "Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-6
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #1212.
Grand River Academy![Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.]( "Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 8-12
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Bethany School![Bethany School Photo - Bethany School is a place where children thrive.]( "Bethany School Photo - Bethany School is a place where children thrive.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
555 Albion Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
4770 Lee Road
Cleveland, OH 44128
(440) 463-2825
Cleveland, OH 44128
(440) 463-2825
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
St. Francis De Sales School![St. Francis De Sales School Photo - This part of the building was built in 2001.]( "St. Francis De Sales School Photo - This part of the building was built in 2001.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1602 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-1953
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-1953
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
St. Peter's Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
63 S Mulberry St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-8
8700 Edison St Ne
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
1820 Newark Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School![Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Saint Ignatius High School![Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.]( "Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1911 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
St. William School![St. William School Photo]( "St. William School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
4125 Saint William Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-2989
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-2989
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: NS-8
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Rank: #3030.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2151 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4607 W Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
One School![One School Photo - Preschool, Middle School & High School Building]( "One School Photo - Preschool, Middle School & High School Building")
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
817 N Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 536-6101
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 536-6101
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Ohio average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ohio include St. Dominic School, Acton Academy Columbus and Toledo Christian Schools.
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