Andrews Osborne Academy Photo - Our beautiful 300 acre campus is just 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Top 10 Best Ohio Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 7,512 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio include University School, The Columbus Academy, and Columbus School For Girls.
The average tuition cost is $21,141, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $7,594.
16% of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbus School For Girls
Columbus School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(2)
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
The Miami Valley School
The Miami Valley School Photo - Founded in 1964, The Miami Valley School is the Dayton area's premier Pre-K through 12th grade school, ranking #1 in the Dayton area for Private High School, Overall High School, STEM Programs, Best Teachers, and College Preparation.
(2)
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Grades: NS-12
| 478 students
University School
University School Photo - University School Upper Campus
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
Andrews Osborne Academy
Andrews Osborne Academy Photo - A newly renovated Student Union and Cafe serve our students needs.
(1)
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Birchwood School of Hawken
Birchwood School of Hawken Photo - Birchwood School of Hawken inspires children to set goals, be productive and develop an attitude toward life that is positive, purposeful, and fulfilling. Children develop ethics of hard work, self-discipline, fortitude, and responsibility so children can reach their goals.
(2)
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,115 students
The Columbus Academy
The Columbus Academy Photo - Between the ages of one and six, the greatest cognitive growth occurs through social interaction. In the "responsive classrooms" in the Lower School of Columbus Academy, social and emotional learning are as important as the academic curriculum. Children in our classrooms feel a sense of belonging, that they are significant and that it is safe to take risks.
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Hudson Montessori School
Hudson Montessori School Photo - Children's House gardening
Montessori School
(1)
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Laurel School
Laurel School Photo - Laurel School's Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio
All-girls
(2)
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
Ridgewood School
Ridgewood School Photo
(2)
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Ruffing Montessori School
Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.
Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Grades: NS-8
| 325 students
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,033 students
Urban Community School
Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni
(Catholic)
4909 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
Grades: NS-8
| 778 students
The Wellington School
The Wellington School Photo - The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio
(7)
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Grades: NS-12
| 711 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
Columbus Montessori Education Center
Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program
Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Mansion Day School
Mansion Day School Photo - What fun!
(9)
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Grades: NS-5
| 69 students
Welsh Hills School
Welsh Hills School Photo - ISAACS-Accredited and Montessori-inspired programs ages 18 months - grade 12 School-year, year-round, morning, & full-day preschool programs Small, multi-age classes Proiect-based learning Robotics, Spanish, music, art, drama & physical education Before & aftercare Outdoor education Award-winning robotics & global education programs EdChoice Expansion Provider Summer Camp Organic gardening on 11-acre campus.
Montessori School
(5)
2610 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 522-2020
Grades: NS-12
| 108 students

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