For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1,428 private schools serving 234,204 students in Ohio (there are 3,651 public schools, serving 1,682,022 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Ohio attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $7,436 for elementary schools and $11,027 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Hathaway Brown School, and St. Xavier High School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Ohio Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Northland (9 schools), Kamms Corners (6 schools), Far Northwest (6 schools), East Walnut HIlls (5 schools), Madisonville (5 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked private schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Hathaway Brown School, and St. Xavier High School.
How many private schools are located in Ohio?
There are 1,428 private schools are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools cost in Ohio?
The average private school tuition in Ohio is $7,436 for elementary schools and $11,027 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Ohio?
Approximately 25% of students in Ohio private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Ohio go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Ohio attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
Which private schools in Ohio are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ohio include: Miracle City Academy vs. Pike Christian Academy, Sacred Heart Elementary School vs. Coshocton Christian School, Harvest Temple Christian Academy vs. Temple Christian Academy
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