Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Ohio
The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Ohio is 90% per year (2022).
The most selective school in Ohio is Acton Academy Columbus, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Ohio (2022)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acton Academy Columbus
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-6
6543 Commerce Parkway Ste E
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 603-7227
Rank: #22.
Toledo Christian Schools![Toledo Christian Schools Photo Toledo Christian Schools Photo]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Discovery School![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton. Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]()

Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-7
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 442-1104
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 442-1104
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Bethany School![Bethany School Photo Bethany School Photo]()

(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
555 Albion Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-10
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
4770 Lee Rd
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 581-2626
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 581-2626
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
St. Francis De Sales School![St. Francis De Sales School Photo - This part of the building was built in 2001. St. Francis De Sales School Photo - This part of the building was built in 2001.]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1602 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-1953
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-1953
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: K-12
1820 Newark Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
8700 Edison St Ne
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Our Lady Of The Elms School![Our Lady Of The Elms School Photo Our Lady Of The Elms School Photo]()

All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0918
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0918
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
St. William School![St. William School Photo St. William School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
4125 Saint William Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-2989
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-2989
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1037 East Blvd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-8191
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-8191
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: NS-8
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2151 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4607 W Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
One School![One School Photo - Preschool, Middle School & High School Building One School Photo - Preschool, Middle School & High School Building]()

(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
817 N Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 536-6101
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 536-6101
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-9384
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-9384
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
200 Northcrest Drive
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0555
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0555
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
St. Joseph Parish School![St. Joseph Parish School Photo - A Catholic elementary school for grades preschool through eight, St. Joseph Parish School allows children to not only learn and grow in academics but in faith as children of Christ. Saint Joseph Parish School and its Early Childhood Learning Center are conveniently located off State Route 8`s exit 5 at 1909 Third Street in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. St. Joseph Parish School Photo - A Catholic elementary school for grades preschool through eight, St. Joseph Parish School allows children to not only learn and grow in academics but in faith as children of Christ. Saint Joseph Parish School and its Early Childhood Learning Center are conveniently located off State Route 8`s exit 5 at 1909 Third Street in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
1909 3rd St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 928-2151
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 928-2151
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
St. Thomas Aquinas School![St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
9101 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-4668
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-4668
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Shepherd Christian School![Shepherd Christian School Photo - Built in 2004, Shepherd Christian School was designed specifically for elementary instruction. Shepherd Christian School Photo - Built in 2004, Shepherd Christian School was designed specifically for elementary instruction.]()

(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
425 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-0859
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-0859
Rank: #3232.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #33 - 5033. - 50.
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
5701 W Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-5334
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-5334
Rank: #33 - 5033. - 50.
Bowling Green Christian Academy![Bowling Green Christian Academy Photo Bowling Green Christian Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1165 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Rank: #33 - 5033. - 50.
Canton Montessori School![Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education. Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education.]()

Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
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