The average private school acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Ohio is St. Dominic School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
75%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 45%
Most Selective Private Schools in Ohio (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Dominic School![St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!]( "St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-8
3455 Norwood Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
University School![University School Photo - University School Upper Campus]( "University School Photo - University School Upper Campus")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-12
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Acton Academy Columbus![Acton Academy Columbus Photo]( "Acton Academy Columbus Photo")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Gesu Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
2045 Parkside Blvd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Marburn Academy![Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.]( "Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Minerva Area Christian School![Minerva Area Christian School Photo]( "Minerva Area Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
300 W Lincolnway
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-5728
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-5728
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Ottawa County Christian Academy![Ottawa County Christian Academy Photo]( "Ottawa County Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
325 S. Toussaint-portage Rd.
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-3888
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-3888
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Our Lady Of Consolation School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
401 Clay St
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6166
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6166
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Ruffing Montessori School![Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.]( "Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Village Christian School
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 8-12
4581 Long Spurling Road
Pleasant Plain, OH 45162
(513) 877-2125
Pleasant Plain, OH 45162
(513) 877-2125
Rank: #3 - 153. - 15.
Winton Place Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-6
4600 N Edgewood Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 681-9480
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 681-9480
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 1-12
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-8
206 E Chestnut St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-3611
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-3611
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 9-12
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Rank: #2020.
Toledo Christian Schools![Toledo Christian Schools Photo]( "Toledo Christian Schools Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Rank: #2121.
St. Xavier High School![St. Xavier High School Photo]( "St. Xavier High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 9-12
600 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 761-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 761-7600
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-12
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #2525.
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]( "Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-12
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Rank: #2626.
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: 9-12
4550 Wyoga Lake Road
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Discovery School![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]( "Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-6
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Lutheran High School East
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
3565 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Tree Of Life Christian School-clintonville
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-5
50 Westview Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
Rank: #3333.
Grand River Academy![Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.]( "Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 8-12
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Rank: #3434.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-8
5411 Main St
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-6670
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-6670
Rank: #35 - 4235. - 42.
Bethany School![Bethany School Photo - Bethany School is a place where children thrive.]( "Bethany School Photo - Bethany School is a place where children thrive.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
555 Albion Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average private schools acceptance rate?
The Ohio average private schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools in Ohio include St. Dominic School, University School and Acton Academy Columbus.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Ohio?
The most selective private high school in Ohio is University School, with an acceptance rate of 10%. The most selective private elementary school is St. Dominic School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
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