For the 2026 school year, there are 1,309 private schools serving 229,250 students in Ohio (there are 3,571 public schools, serving 1,669,776 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Ohio attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,202 for elementary schools and $13,232 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Ohio include University School, The Columbus Academy, and St. Xavier High School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
1,309 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
229,250 Students
5,710,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19,014 Teachers
508,029 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1245
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,686
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$422
$1,163
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,753
$7,117
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$70.12 million
$62.08 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,334 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5,045 Students
265,311 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10,842 Students
507,916 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
24,294 Students
417,221 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
140,191 Students
2,937,824 Students
% White Students
60%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
311 Students
22,255 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
51,844 Students
1,473,932 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Ohio Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Northland (8 schools), Kamms Corners (6 schools), Madisonville (5 schools), Far Northwest (5 schools), South Columbus (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked private schools in Ohio include University School, The Columbus Academy, and St. Xavier High School.
How many private schools are located in Ohio?
There are 1,309 private schools are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools cost in Ohio?
The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,202 for elementary schools and $13,232 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Ohio?
Approximately 25% of students in Ohio private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Ohio go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Ohio attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
Which private schools in Ohio are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ohio include: St. Mary Catholic School vs. Hillsboro Christian Academy, Miracle City Academy vs. Pike Christian Academy, Sacred Heart Elementary School vs. Coshocton Christian School
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