Bethany School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 162 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,980
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Mar. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bethany School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bethany School
Kind	16
1	15
2	18
3	22
4	20
5	15
6	18
7	21
8	17

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Year Founded

1898

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Campus Size

23 acres

Student Body

Total Students

162 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy Pants; Plaid Jumpers / Skirts; Polos

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / Mar. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,980

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% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dallas Stokes

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

23 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess ClubGuitar

Handbell ChoirPiano

Scouting ProgramsStrings

Club or Organization:

CAD/3D PrintingDash and Dot

Design LabMock Trial

Power of the PenRobotics Club

ScrapbookingStem Club

Stock Market ClubTabletop Games Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Bethany SingersClay Class

Glass MosaicsTheatre Basics

Recreational Athletic Programs:

FencingGirls on the Run

Webby Dance

School Notes

The mission of Bethany School is to be a community where all members can thrive as learners, growing and developing academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually; where students experience and learn respect, responsibility, and an appreciation for diversity; and where academic excellence is provided in a Christian environment.
Our mission statement is the reflection of our clear and continued commitment to these core values: Christian education, academic excellence, diversity, character education, and family commitment.
The elementary school years are crucial to spiritual growth, as well as the development of academic skills, positive attitudes, intellectual curiosity, and physical well-being.
The daily program at Bethany is child-oriented and personalized.
Small class size, professional, caring teachers, along with rigorous texts and teaching materials yield a spiritual and academic environment in which each student is directed toward the attainment of sound skills, emotional well-being, and physical, social, and moral development commensurate with his or her God-given potential.
The school strives to inspire within each student a love of learning and an appreciation of the arts.
The program seeks to prepare children for their place in a technological society.
It attempts to help each youngster cultivate a positive self-concept, be aware of his or her great worth as a child of God, and be capable of making a significant contribution to society.

The mission of Bethany School is to be a community where all members can thrive as learners, growing and developing academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually; where students experience and learn respect, responsibility, and an appreciation for diversity; and where academic excellence is provided in a Christian environment. Our mission statement is the reflection of our clear and continued commitment to these core values: Christian education, academic excellence, diversity, character education, and family commitment. The elementary school years are crucial to spiritual growth, as well as the development of academic skills, positive attitudes, intellectual curiosity, and physical well-being. The daily program at Bethany is child-oriented and personalized. Small class size, professional, caring teachers, along with current texts and teaching materials yield a spiritual and academic environment in which each student is directed toward the attainment of sound basic skills, emotional well-being, and physical, social, and moral development commensurate with his or her God-given potential. The school strives to inspire within each student a love of learning and an appreciation of the arts. The program seeks to prepare children for their place in a technological society. It attempts to help each youngster cultivate a positive self-concept, be aware of his or her great worth as a child of God, and be capable of making a significant contribution to society.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bethany School cost?

Bethany School's tuition is approximately $10,980 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Bethany School?

The acceptance rate of Bethany School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Bethany School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Bethany School offer?

Bethany School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Bethany School's ranking?

Bethany School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bethany School?

The application deadline for Bethany School is Dec. 1 / Mar. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,487 for elementary schools and $17,834 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).