For the 2026 school year, there are 1,310 private schools serving 229,228 students in Ohio (there are 3,540 public schools, serving 1,661,577 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 $9,148 for elementary schools and $13,249 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Ohio include Hathaway Brown School, The Columbus Academy, and Cincinnati Country Day 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
1,310 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
229,228 Students
5,699,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18,992 Teachers
507,930 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1245
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,635
$14,880
Average Summer Program Cost
$422
$1,138
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,764
$7,139
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$70.12 million
$61.68 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,332 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5,040 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10,837 Students
507,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
24,287 Students
416,670 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
139,932 Students
2,933,350 Students
% White Students
60%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
309 Students
20,067 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
52,074 Students
1,471,873 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 Hathaway Brown School, The Columbus Academy, and Cincinnati Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Ohio?
There are 1,310 private schools are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools cost in Ohio?
The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,148 for elementary schools and $13,249 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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