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Top 5 Best Ohio Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 alternative private schools serving 3,673 students in Ohio.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio include Acton Academy Columbus, The Antioch School, and Discovery School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
51% of alternative private schools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Ohio Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Columbus
Acton Academy Columbus Photo
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
The Antioch School
The Antioch School Photo
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Discovery School
Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.
Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Christian Academy Photo - 2015-16 GSS Class at Pumpkin Farm
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
8700 Edison St Ne
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Lial Catholic School
Lial Catholic School Photo - Our classrooms are multi-age by design allowing each student the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own pace interacting with other students, similar to a family environment. Personal best is the standard set for everyone.
Alternative School (Catholic)
5700 Davis Road
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
Grades: NS-8
| 226 students
565 Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Grades: 3-6
| 9 students
Apple Grove
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
Canton Country Day School
Canton Country Day School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Center For Adolescent Services
Alternative School
333 Access Rd
New Lebanon, OH 45345
(937) 687-9427
Grades: Inquire with school
| 30 students
Chestnut Valley
Alternative School (Amish)
3638 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
Christian Star Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
7 E Sugar St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-0251
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Country Corner
Alternative School (Amish)
3561 Blachleyville Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6771
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
Deer Creek
Alternative School (Amish)
12353 Arnold
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Grades: 1-7
| 42 students
East Norbrook School
Alternative School (Amish)
5722 Norbrook Ave Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 904-9246
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Fairborn Preschool & Daycare Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 N Broad St
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4461
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Foxfield School Fox Valley School
Alternative School (Amish)
School Does Not Receive Usps Mail
Navarre, OH 44662
Grades: 1-8
| 18 students
Gingerbread Academy
Alternative School
4215 Malsbary Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
30502 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-2689
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
1280 Nagel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5292
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
The Greater Dayton School
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
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.
Alternative School
19910 Malvern Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students
Hidden Meadow
Alternative School (Amish)
14354 Lawnfield St Sw
Beach City, OH 44608
(330) 359-0379
Grades: 1-8
| 34 students
Hilltop
Alternative School (Amish)
13366 Colwood St Sw
Beach City, OH 44608
Grades: 1-8
| 11 students
Kiddieland Learning Center
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1899 Wapakoneta Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Kids Country
Alternative School
3550 Octagon Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-8697
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
Kids Country Stow
Alternative School
4923 Hudson Dr
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 686-7707
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
Le Chaperon Rouge - Solon
Alternative School
6010 Kruse Dr
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3219
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Lewis Little Folks
Alternative School
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Lorine's Little Learners Childcare Lrn Center
Alternative School
276 Harker St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 522-0056
Grades: PK-2
| 16 students
Meadow Valley
Alternative School (Amish)
3148 Sr 643
Baltic, OH 43804
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Nebo Valley
Alternative School (Amish)
5025 E Moreland Rd
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students
The Nest Elementary School
Alternative School
27390 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-9477
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio include Acton Academy Columbus, The Antioch School, and Discovery School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Ohio?
49 alternative private schools are located in Ohio.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Ohio?
Ohio alternative private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
51% of alternative private schools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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