Canton Country Day School Photo

Top 20 Best Ohio Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 13,219 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Hathaway Brown School, and University School.
The average tuition cost is $23,880, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $7,585.
25% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 854 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
Gilmour Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Grades: PK-12
| 720 students
Hathaway Brown School
Hathaway Brown School Photo
All-girls
(2)
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Grades: NS-12
| 840 students
Hawken School
Hawken School Photo - Members of the class of 2018
5000 Clubside Rd and 12465 County Line Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Grades: PK-12
| 1,220 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
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
Grades: NS-8
| 451 students
Ridgewood School
Ridgewood School Photo
(2)
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
St. Andrew Continuation School
(Catholic)
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,033 students
The Summit Country Day School
The Summit Country Day School Photo - Founded in 1890, The Summit maintains a beautiful 24-acre campus and a 16-acre Athletic Complex located 10 minutes north on I-71. Ten local school districts provide bussing to the school. The Summit maintains a bus to the northern communities of Mason and West Chester.
(Catholic)
2161 Grandin Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-4700
Grades: PK-12
| 1,104 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
Child Care Center At Riverside
Daycare / Preschool
835 Thomas Lane
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 566-4847
Grades: PK-K
| 245 students
Hershey Montessori School
Hershey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Grades: NS-6
| 206 students
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
2617 Waterloo Rd - Rd1
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9555
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
St. Mary Central School
(Catholic)
24 N 4th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-5424
Grades: PK-8
| 132 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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