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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 15,646 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.

The private schools 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 $27,661, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $7,997.

28% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.

University School Photo - University School Upper Campus

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.

Cincinnati Country Day School Photo - Cincinnati Country Day School is a co-educational, college-preparatory school serving students from 18 months through grade 12. Since 1926, we've been focused on providing students with both personal and academic growth opportunities - because who they become is just as important as what they learn.

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo

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.

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.

Maumee Valley Country Day School Photo - Maumee Valley is more than a school and more than a group of people -- it is a community of learners, a way of life; it is the way we engage with the world. A Maumee Valley education is a personal journey of discovery and of action.

Laurel School Photo - Laurel School's Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio

Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.

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.

Hawken School Photo - Members of the class of 2018

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.

Andrews Osborne Academy Photo - A newly renovated Student Union and Cafe serve our students needs.

The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School Photo - Curious. Creative. Caring.

The Wellington School Photo - The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio

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