Most Selective Private High Schools in Ohio

The average private high school acceptance rate in Ohio is 84% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Ohio is Western Reserve Academy, with an acceptance rate of 45%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 45% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Ohio (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Western Reserve Academy
Western Reserve Academy Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 9-12
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Rank: #22.
Toledo Christian Schools
Toledo Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Rank: #33.
St. Xavier High School
St. Xavier High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 9-12
600 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 761-7600
Rank: #44.
The Columbus Academy
The Columbus Academy Photo - Between the ages of one and six, the greatest cognitive growth occurs through social interaction. In the "responsive classrooms" in the Lower School of Columbus Academy, social and emotional learning are as important as the academic curriculum. Children in our classrooms feel a sense of belonging, that they are significant and that it is safe to take risks.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-12
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Rank: #55.
The Miami Valley School
The Miami Valley School Photo - Founded in 1964, The Miami Valley School is the Dayton area's premier Pre-K through 12th grade school, ranking #1 in the Dayton area for Private High School, Overall High School, STEM Programs, Best Teachers, and College Preparation.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #77.
Cincinnati Waldorf School
Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-12
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Andrews Osborne Academy
Andrews Osborne Academy Photo - A newly renovated Student Union and Cafe serve our students needs.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gilmour Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 442-1104
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Lutheran High School East
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
3565 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Rank: #1111.
Grand River Academy
Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 8-12
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Grove City Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hathaway Brown School
Hathaway Brown School Photo
All-girls
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Christian Academy Photo - 2015-16 GSS Class at Pumpkin Farm
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
8700 Edison St Ne
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Granville Christian Academy
Granville Christian Academy Photo - Discover the GCA Difference! Call or email to schedule a tour today!
(Christian)
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
1820 Newark Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Our Lady Of The Elms School
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
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
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.
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1911 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Rank: #1919.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 9-12
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Rank: #2020.
Harvest Preparatory School
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Christian Academy Schools
Christian Academy Schools Photo
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2151 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
6550 Baxter Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-4700
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School Photo - 4th-5th grade girls basketball
(Baptist)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4607 W Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-3558
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Liberty Christian Academy, Pataskala Ohio PK-12th grades
(Christian)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Royalmont Academy
Royalmont Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
200 Northcrest Drive
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-0555
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
5701 W Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 885-5334
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Bowling Green Christian Academy
Bowling Green Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1165 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-2422
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Liberty Bible Academy
Liberty Bible Academy Photo - The mission of Liberty Bible Academy Preschool is to provide an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate educational program for young children in a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment. Children will learn to love God, love others, and love learning. The teachers at LBA Preschool desire to meet each child at their individual point of need in all areas of development.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4900 Old Irwin Simpson Road
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Madison Christian School
Madison Christian School Photo - Madison Christian Jr./Sr. High School - Academic excellence in a safe, family-oriented environment.
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Mid Valley Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Padua Franciscan High School
Padua Franciscan High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
6740 State Road
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 845-2444
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Ross County Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2215 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-4552
Rank: #3333.
New Hope Christian Academy
New Hope Christian Academy Photo - 6th Grade collaborative reading with 3rd Grade.
(Church of the Nazarene)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: K-12
2264 Walnut Creek Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 477-6427
Rank: #3434.
Miami Valley Christian Academy
Miami Valley Christian Academy Photo - MVCA Campus
(Christian)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-12
6830 School Street
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 272-6822
Rank: #35 - 4435. - 44.
Carroll High School
Carroll High School Photo - Welcome to Carroll High School!
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
4524 Linden Ave
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 253-8188
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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 84% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private High Schools in Ohio?
The best top ranked Private High Schools in Ohio include Western Reserve Academy, Toledo Christian Schools and St. Xavier High School.

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