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Average Private School Endowment in Ohio

Name: Ohio Average Endowment Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school endowment in Ohio is $23M (2026-27).

The private school in Ohio with the highest endowment is University School, with a endowment of $169M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 26
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $2M–$169M
OH School Avg.: $29M
National School Avg.: $24M

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 26
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $2M–$169M
OH School Avg.: $29M
National School Avg.: $24M

Ohio Average Endowment (Trends)

Total Growth: +14.7% (+$3.1 million since 2019)

View Data

Year	National avg	Ohio (OH) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$40 million	$23.9 million	▲ +$1.3 million	▲ +5.8%
2024	$39 million	$22.6 million	▼ -$1.5 million	▼ -6.1%
2023	$39 million	$24.1 million	▲ +$1.0 million	▲ +4.2%
2022	$40 million	$23.1 million	▲ +$4.2 million	▲ +22.2%
2021	$40 million	$18.9 million	▼ -$2.0 million	▼ -9.5%
2020	$40 million	$20.9 million	▲ +$0.0 million	▲ +0.1%
2019	$40 million	$20.9 million	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Ohio (endowment range: $2M–$169M, avg $29M)

Endowment Range: $1M $169M Avg. Endowment: $28.9M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio average private schools endowment?

The Ohio average private schools endowment is $23M for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest endowment in Ohio?

The top ranked private schools in Ohio include University School, Western Reserve Academy and Saint Ignatius High School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest endowment in Ohio?

The private high school with the highest endowment in Ohio is University School, with a value of $169.0M. The private elementary school with the highest endowment is University School, with a value of $169.0M.

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