Top 3 Best Clark County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,241 students in Clark County, OH (there are 44 public schools, serving 20,164 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Clark County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Clark County, OH include Catholic Central School, Emmanuel Christian Academy and Ridgewood School.
67% of private schools in Clark County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Clark County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 324-4551
Grades: K-12
| 451 students
Emmanuel Christian Academy
Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo - Emmanuel Christian Academy. Springfield, Ohio. Serving grades TK-12.
(Christian)
(1)
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Ridgewood School
Ridgewood School Photo - Ridgewood has an intimate, quiet setting which sets it apart from other private schools in the area.
(2)
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
1817 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-5451
Grades: K-7
| 256 students
Covenant Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool
201 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 327-0860
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Derr Road KinderCare
Derr Road KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4560 Derr Rd.
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-3795
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Guiding Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
220 S Main St
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3292
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Maiden Lane Educare
(Church of God)
1201 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
Grades: K-1
| 12 students
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Risen Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 323-3688
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clark County, Ohio

Clark County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1035 W High Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 322-8781
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
St. John S Lutheran School & Child Care (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
27 N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-4311
Grades: NS
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clark County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Clark County, OH include Catholic Central School, Emmanuel Christian Academy and Ridgewood School.
How many private schools are located in Clark County, OH?
12 private schools are located in Clark County, OH.
How diverse are private schools in Clark County, OH?
Clark County, OH private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Clark County, OH go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Clark County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clark County, OH?
67% of private schools in Clark County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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