St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School

Best Akron Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 2,551 students in Akron, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
59% of private preschools in Akron, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Akron Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Our Lady Of The Elms School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis De Sales Parish School
(Catholic)
4009 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-0638
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Sebastian Parish School
St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
500 Mull Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-9107
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
17 S Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 762-5912
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Akron First Academy & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1175 W Market St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-1436
Gr: K | 8 students
Akron Montessori School
Montessori School
3882 Bywood Ave
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
Gr: NS-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1639 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-0852
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1430 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-4212
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Emmanuel Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1650 Diagonal Road
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7182
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Fairlawn KinderCare
Fairlawn KinderCare Photo - Infant A- 6 weeks-12 months
Daycare / Preschool
4050 Embassy Pkwy
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 665-4108
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Fairlawn Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3415 W Market St
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 864-7724
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
105 Springside Drive
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 665-3035
Gr: NS-K | 34 students
Green KinderCare
Green KinderCare Photo - Green KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3405 Massillon Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-1678
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Kids Country School
Daycare / Preschool
2955 Smith Rd Akron
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 877-8839
Gr: K | 14 students
St. Matthew Parish School
(Catholic)
2580 Benton Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 784-1711
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
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)
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Akron, Ohio

Akron, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambc Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2330 E Market St
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 733-2551
Gr: NS | 61 students
110 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 784-0408
Gr: 4-11 | 62 students
3603 Carper Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 628-8482
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phoenix School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School (Christian)
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 784-0408
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students
1580 Brown St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 724-5312
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students

Overview

This Town (Akron)
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,551 Students
141,080 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
11,728 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,456
$10,867
Average Summer Program Cost
$163
$187
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,083
$4,949
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,981 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
6,050 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
537 Students
10,510 Students
% Black Students
20%
8%
# White Students
1,520 Students
77,148 Students
% White Students
58%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
497 Students
44,618 Students
% of Others Students
19%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Akron, OH?
How many private preschools are located in Akron?
17 private preschools are located in Akron.
How diverse are private preschools in Akron?
Akron private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Akron?
59% of private preschools in Akron are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Akron are often viewed compared to one another?

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