The average private preschool acceptance rate in Ohio is 90% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Ohio is Toledo Christian Schools, with an acceptance rate of 52%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 52%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 79%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Ohio (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-12
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 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: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
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: #10 - 1310. - 13.
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: #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 - 1915. - 19.
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: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: NS-8
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
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: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
200 Northcrest Drive
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0555
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0555
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Shepherd Christian School![Shepherd Christian School Photo - Built in 2004, Shepherd Christian School was designed specifically for elementary instruction.]( "Shepherd Christian School Photo - Built in 2004, Shepherd Christian School was designed specifically for elementary instruction.")
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
425 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-0859
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-0859
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hanna Perkins School![Hanna Perkins School Photo - With a focus on emotional development, Hanna Perkins is as much for parents as it is for children. Our unique approach encourages a love of learning, self-control, enjoyment of mastery and ability to form strong relationships ?? the foundations for success in school and life.]( "Hanna Perkins School Photo - With a focus on emotional development, Hanna Perkins is as much for parents as it is for children. Our unique approach encourages a love of learning, self-control, enjoyment of mastery and ability to form strong relationships ?? the foundations for success in school and life.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-K
19910 Malvern Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-5
1037 East Blvd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-8191
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-8191
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1165 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Canton Montessori School![Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education.]( "Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
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: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Grace Christian School![Grace Christian School Photo]( "Grace Christian School Photo")
(Brethren)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7510 E Broad Street
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 861-0724
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 861-0724
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
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: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Mcguffey Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
51258 Westgate Drive
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 523-7742
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 523-7742
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Ohio average private preschools acceptance rate is 90% for 2025.
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The top ranked private preschools in Ohio include Toledo Christian Schools, The Columbus Academy and The Miami Valley School.
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