Top 3 Best Ohio Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 alternative private schools serving 4,102 students in Ohio.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio include Dayton Christian School, Guardian Angels Elementary School and Acton Academy Columbus.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
35% of alternative private schools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Ohio Alternative Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Columbus
Acton Academy Columbus Photo
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Dayton Christian School
Dayton Christian School Photo - Dayton Christian school features a Biblically-integrated curriculum taught from a Christian worldview.
Alternative School (Christian)
(16)
9391 Washington Church Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 291-7567
Grades: PK-12
| 785 students
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
565 Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Grades: 3-6
| 9 students
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
Children's Academy
Alternative School
(1)
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Fairborn Preschool & Daycare Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 N Broad St
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4461
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Gingerbread Academy
Alternative School
4215 Malsbary Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
30502 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-2689
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
1280 Nagel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5292
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
The Greater Dayton School
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Grades: PK-8
| students
Hametown Christian Academy
Hametown Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
4774 S Hametown Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7891
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Hanna Perkins School
Hanna Perkins School Photo - With a focus on emotional development, Hanna Perkins is as much for parents as it is for children. Our unique approach encourages a love of learning, self-control, enjoyment of mastery and ability to form strong relationships ?? the foundations for success in school and life.
Alternative School
19910 Malvern Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Grades: NS-K
| 24 students
High Street Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Joyland Preschool/childcare
Alternative School
5400 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 876-1263
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Kiddieland Learning Center
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1899 Wapakoneta Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Kids Country
Alternative School
3550 Octagon Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-8697
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
Kids Country Stow
Alternative School
4923 Hudson Dr
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 686-7707
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
Le Chaperon Rouge
Alternative School
5423 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-1416
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Le Chaperon Rouge - Solon
Alternative School
6010 Kruse Dr
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3219
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Lewis Little Folks
Alternative School
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Grades: 7-11
| 19 students
Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
77 State Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Paint Creek Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Primrose School On Yankee
Alternative School
10901 Yankee St
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-6100
Grades: NS-K
| 160 students
Ready Set Grow
Ready Set Grow Photo - Full Day Kindergarten Building and 2nd-5th grade After School Building.
Alternative School
5200 New Albany Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 855-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School
Alternative School
5400 Edalbert Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3100
Grades: 1-8
| 63 students
St. Paul's Christian Day Care Center
Alternative School (Christian)
428 Kilbourne St
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
St. Vincent Family Center
Alternative School
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-0731
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Sharonville Umc Weekday Nursery School
Alternative School (Methodist)
3751 Creek Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-8278
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
Ursuline Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Catholic)
4300 Shields Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Grades: PK-K
| 196 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio include Dayton Christian School, Guardian Angels Elementary School and Acton Academy Columbus.
How many alternative private schools are located in Ohio?
31 alternative private schools are located in Ohio.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Ohio?
Ohio alternative private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 24%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
35% of alternative private schools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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