Best Lake County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 4,259 students in Lake County, OH (there are 56 public schools, serving 28,321 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
63% of private schools in Lake County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 4,259
  • Average Tuition: $11,330
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 56%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Lake County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 4,259
  • Average Tuition: $11,330
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 56%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Lake County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Lake County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of All Saints
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
28702 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Andrews Osborne Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 33
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
(1)
Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
(1)
Lake Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
6733 Reynolds Road
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 578-1020
Map of St. Gabriel School
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
8540 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9781
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 288 students
Sports: 4
Daycare / Preschool
7645 Fredle Drive
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
(1)
Hershey Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Mater Dei Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
29840 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 585-0800
(6)
Map of Mentor Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 194 students
Christian
8600 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
(3)
Mentor North KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6145 Meadowbrook Dr.
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-2333
Mentor South KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7061 Wayside Dr.
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-0545
Map of New Life Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
4080 Call Rd
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-3850
Map of Our Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Map of Painesville Christian Academy
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
(1)
Map of St. Mary Magdalene/st Justin Martyr School
Gr: K-9 | 279 students
Catholic
35741 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5414
(1)
Map of Telshe High School
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
All-boys (Jewish)
28400 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 775-4317
Map of Willoughby Montessori Day School
Gr: NS-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
5543 Som Center Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-4589
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Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-9 | 241 students
Catholic
37940 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2121
Map of Phillips Osborne School
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
150 Gillette Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-7574
Map of St. Mary Magdalene School
Gr: PK-8
Catholic
32114 Vine Street
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 943-2133

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
19 Schools
# Students
4,259 Students
231,311 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
301 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1366
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,330
$10,610
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,332
$5,013
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$25.7 million
$70.7 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
167 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
312 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
2,871 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
839 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, OH include Cornerstone Christian Academy, Lake Catholic High School, and St. Gabriel School.
How many private schools are located in Lake County?
18 private schools are located in Lake County.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
63% of private schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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