For the 2024-25 school year, there are 71 blue ribbon private schools serving 34,334 students in Ohio.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, St. Angela Merici Elementary School, and Archbishop Hoban High School.
The average tuition cost is $8,611, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $7,997.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Ohio Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
854 students
Year: 2003
All Saints School
(Catholic)
8939 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-4732
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-4732
486 students
Year: 2011
Archbishop Hoban High School![Archbishop Hoban High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hoban High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
805 students
Year: n/a
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
387 students
Year: 2008
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
405 students
Year: 2008
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
401 students
Year: 2008
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
1,115 students
Year: 1997
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
215 students
Year: 2010
Fuchs Mizrachi School
(Jewish)
26600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
416 students
Year: 2003
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
512 students
Year: 2007
6620 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
383 students
Year: 2013, 2023
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Williamsburg Ln
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
928 students
Year: 2013
26500 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
306 students
Year: n/a
Lakewood Catholic Academy![Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful, 8-acre campus on the shores of Lake Erie!]( "Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful, 8-acre campus on the shores of Lake Erie!")
(Catholic)
14808 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
635 students
Year: 2023
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.]( "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
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
226 students
Year: 1993, 1998
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)
4900 Old Irwin Simpson Road
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
312 students
Year: n/a
Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School![Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
7197 Mother Teresa Lane
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-6585
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-6585
590 students
Year: 2018
5936 Ridge Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 458-6767
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 458-6767
389 students
Year: 2005
Norwalk Catholic School
(Catholic)
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
652 students
Year: 2014
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
13000 Auburn Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
420 students
Year: 2018
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)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
174 students
Year: 2012
Our Lady Of The Visitation School
(Catholic)
3180 South Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
767 students
Year: 2007
8971 West Ridgewood Drive
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 845-8668
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 845-8668
146 students
Year: 2001
1880 Northam Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
236 students
Year: 2000, 2015
6667 Wallings Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
908 students
Year: 2003
5900 Buckwheat Road
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-0093
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-0093
379 students
Year: 2018
St. Angela Merici Elementary School
(Catholic)
20830 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 333-2126
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 333-2126
444 students
Year: 2012
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
204 students
Year: n/a
St. Brigid Of Kildare Elementary School
(Catholic)
5620 Hauserman Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(614) 718-5825
Cleveland, OH 44130
(614) 718-5825
535 students
Year: 2008, 2014
St. Christopher School![St. Christopher School Photo]( "St. Christopher School Photo")
(Catholic)
1610 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-3075
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-3075
305 students
Year: 2010
St. Columban Elementary School![St. Columban Elementary School Photo]( "St. Columban Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
896 Oakland Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-7903
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-7903
487 students
Year: n/a
St. Dominic School![St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!]( "St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!")
(Catholic)
3455 Norwood Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
190 students
Year: 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, St. Angela Merici Elementary School, and Archbishop Hoban High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Ohio?
71 blue ribbon private schools are located in Ohio.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $8,611, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $7,997.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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