The average private high school acceptance rate in Ohio is 83% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Ohio is University School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Ohio (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 9-12
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-12
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: 9-12
4550 Wyoga Lake Road
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1101 Wesley Ave
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 352-1640
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 352-1640
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Notre Dame Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
3535 W Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-9359
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-9359
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
1820 Newark Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Saint Ignatius High School![Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.]( "Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1911 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Rank: #2828.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School![St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo]( "St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 9-12
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Rank: #2929.
Cincinnati Hills Christian Middle School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
11300 Snider Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: K-12
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
St. Peter's High School![St. Peter's High School Photo]( "St. Peter's High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: 7-12
104 W 1st St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2151 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
6550 Baxter Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4607 W Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Ohio average private high schools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Ohio?
The top ranked private high schools in Ohio include University School, Marburn Academy and Maumee Valley Country Day School.
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