Top 5 Best Akron Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 5,170 students in Akron, OH (there are 83 public schools, serving 36,219 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Akron, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Akron, OH include Spring Garden Waldorf School, St. Hilary Elementary School and Archbishop Hoban High School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Akron, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Akron Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Archbishop Hoban High School
Archbishop Hoban High School Photo
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
The Lippman School
(Jewish)
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-0419
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Our Lady Of The Elms School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0918
Grades: PK-12
| 326 students
St. Francis De Sales Parish School
(Catholic)
4009 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-0638
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
St. Hilary Elementary School
(Catholic)
645 Moorfield Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 867-8720
Grades: K-8
| 618 students
St. Sebastian Parish School
St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
(Catholic)
500 Mull Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-9107
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo
(Catholic)
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Spring Garden Waldorf School
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo - Art is part of every day in the Waldorf curriculum. Painting, drawing, sculpting, dance, theater and other arts are integrated into language, math, history and science lessons.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
2935 Chenoweth Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 644-3526
Grades: 2-12
| 18 students
Akron First Academy & Preschool
(Assembly of God)
1175 W Market St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-1436
Grades: PK-7
| 125 students
Akron Montessori School
Montessori School
3882 Bywood Ave
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
Grades: NS-6
| 24 students
Ambc Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2330 E Market St
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 733-2551
Grades: NS
| 61 students
Arlington Christian Academy
(Christian)
539 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9116
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
1639 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
Grades: NS-6
| 218 students
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Emmanuel Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1650 Diagonal Road
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7182
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Fairlawn Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3415 W Market St
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 864-7724
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
105 Springside Drive
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 665-3035
Grades: NS-K
| 34 students
Green KinderCare
Green KinderCare Photo - Green KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3405 Massillon Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-1678
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Kids Country School
Daycare / Preschool
2955 Smith Rd Akron
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 668-5144
Grades: K
| 12 students
80 E York St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6918
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
St. Matthew Parish School
(Catholic)
2580 Benton Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 784-1711
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Zion Christian School
(Latter Day Saints)
139 S High St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-3137
Grades: K-8
| 118 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Akron, Ohio

Akron, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 784-0408
Grades: 4-11
| 62 students
3603 Carper Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 628-8482
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Phoenix School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School (Christian)
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 784-0408
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
1580 Brown St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 724-5312
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Akron, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Akron, OH include Spring Garden Waldorf School, St. Hilary Elementary School and Archbishop Hoban High School.
How many private schools are located in Akron, OH?
24 private schools are located in Akron, OH.
How diverse are private schools in Akron, OH?
Akron, OH private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Akron, OH go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Akron, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Akron, OH?
75% of private schools in Akron, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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