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]( "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 - 92. - 9.
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: #2 - 92. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
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
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
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
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: #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
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
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.]( "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: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
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
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-3611
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: NS-12
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Rank: #1616.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1101 Wesley Ave
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 352-1640
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.]( "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: #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
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: PK-12
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Rank: #2929.
West Side Montessori - Perrysburg Campus![West Side Montessori - Perrysburg Campus Photo]( "West Side Montessori - Perrysburg Campus Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: PK-K
13587 Roachton Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-9385
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
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
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]( "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
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1630 Ashland Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2114
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2114
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
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: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
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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