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Most Selective Private Preschools in Ohio

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Ohio is 84% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Ohio is University School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 80% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 58%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Ohio (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
University School
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
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Gesu Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
2045 Parkside Blvd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Minerva Area Christian School
Minerva Area Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
300 W Lincolnway
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-5728
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Our Lady Of Consolation School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
401 Clay St
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6166
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
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.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Rank: #1010.
The Wellington School
The Wellington School Photo - The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Rank: #1111.
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-8
206 E Chestnut St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-3611
Rank: #1212.
Toledo Christian Schools
Toledo Christian Schools Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #1616.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Birchwood School of Hawken
Birchwood School of Hawken Photo - Birchwood School of Hawken inspires children to set goals, be productive and develop an attitude toward life that is positive, purposeful, and fulfilling. Children develop ethics of hard work, self-discipline, fortitude, and responsibility so children can reach their goals.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Discovery School
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
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Gilmour Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-5
50 Westview Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
Rank: #2222.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-8
5411 Main St
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-6670
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1101 Wesley Ave
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 352-1640
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
St. Francis De Sales School
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
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
St. Peter's Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
63 S Mulberry St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Rank: #2828.
Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Liberty Christian Academy, Pataskala Ohio PK-12th grades
(Christian)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #2929.
West Side Montessori - Perrysburg Campus
West Side Montessori - Perrysburg Campus Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: PK-K
13587 Roachton Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-9385
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1630 Ashland Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2114
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
St. William School
St. William School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
4125 Saint William Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-2989
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Spring Garden Waldorf School
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo - Art is part of every day in the Waldorf curriculum. Painting, drawing, sculpting, dance, theater and other arts are integrated into language, math, history and science lessons.
Waldorf School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Ohio average private preschools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked private preschools in Ohio include University School, Brownstone Private Child Care and Children's Academy.

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