The average private high school acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Ohio is Western Reserve Academy, with an acceptance rate of 45%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 45%
95%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Ohio (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 9-12
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
St. Xavier High School![St. Xavier High School Photo]( "St. Xavier High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 9-12
600 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 761-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 761-7600
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 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Lutheran High School East
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
3565 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Rank: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
1820 Newark Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
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: #1818.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School![St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo]( "St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 9-12
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2151 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
6550 Baxter Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4607 W Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
200 Northcrest Drive
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0009
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0009
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
5701 W Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 367-0423
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 367-0423
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1165 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Gloria Dei Montessori School![Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo]( "Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-9
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Liberty Bible Academy![Liberty Bible Academy Photo - The mission of Liberty Bible Academy Preschool is to provide an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate educational program for young children in a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment. Children will learn to love God, love others, and love learning. The teachers at LBA Preschool desire to meet each child at their individual point of need in all areas of development.]( "Liberty Bible Academy Photo - The mission of Liberty Bible Academy Preschool is to provide an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate educational program for young children in a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment. Children will learn to love God, love others, and love learning. The teachers at LBA Preschool desire to meet each child at their individual point of need in all areas of development.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4900 Old Irwin Simpson Road
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
6740 State Road
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 845-2444
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 845-2444
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2215 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 701-1226
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 701-1226
Rank: #3333.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-12
2264 Walnut Creek Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(174) 047-7642
Circleville, OH 43113
(174) 047-7642
Rank: #3434.
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-12
6830 School Street
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 272-6822
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 272-6822
Rank: #35 - 4335. - 43.
Carroll High School![Carroll High School Photo - Welcome to Carroll High School!]( "Carroll High School Photo - Welcome to Carroll High School!")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
4524 Linden Ave
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 253-8188
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 253-8188
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Ohio average private high schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in Ohio?
The top ranked private high schools in Ohio include Western Reserve Academy, Toledo Christian Schools and St. Xavier High School.
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