For the 2025-26 school year, there are 32 alternative private elementary schools serving 2,204 students in Ohio.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Ohio include Brownstone Private Child Care, Guardian Angels Elementary School, and Village Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $12,636, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,323.
Top Ranked Ohio Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
565 Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students Tuition listed
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Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Antioch School![The Antioch School Photo]( "The Antioch School Photo")
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Tuition listed
Village Christian School
Alternative School
4581 Long Spurling Road
Pleasant Plain, OH 45162
(513) 877-2125
Pleasant Plain, OH 45162
(513) 877-2125
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apple Grove
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Chestnut Valley
Alternative School (Amish)
3638 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
7 E Sugar St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-0251
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-0251
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Country Corner
Alternative School (Amish)
3561 Blachleyville Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6771
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6771
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Deer Creek
Alternative School (Amish)
12353 Arnold
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Gr: 1-7 | 42 students
East Norbrook School
Alternative School (Amish)
5722 Norbrook Ave Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 904-9246
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 904-9246
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
8700 Edison St Ne
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hidden Meadow
Alternative School (Amish)
14354 Lawnfield St Sw
Beach City, OH 44608
(330) 359-0379
Beach City, OH 44608
(330) 359-0379
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Kids Country Stow
Alternative School
4923 Hudson Dr
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 686-7707
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 686-7707
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Alternative School (Catholic)
5700 Davis Road
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Lorine's Little Learners Childcare Lrn Center
Alternative School
276 Harker St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 522-0056
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 522-0056
Gr: PK-2 | 16 students
Nebo Valley
Alternative School (Amish)
5025 E Moreland Rd
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
172 S Ridge Ave
Troy, OH 45373
(937) 339-5111
Troy, OH 45373
(937) 339-5111
Gr: PK-3 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students
4131 W. Streetsboro Rd., Ste. G
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
Gr: PK-7 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School
Alternative School
5400 Edalbert Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3100
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3100
Gr: 1-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Paul's Christian Day Care Center
Alternative School (Christian)
428 Kilbourne St
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Gr: PK-4 | 25 students
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Sleek Academy
Alternative School
519 Ordway Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 353-3898
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 353-3898
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Stone Hill
Alternative School (Amish)
9013 E Lincoln Way
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Sunny Meadow
Alternative School (Amish)
7510 James Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 641-7960
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 641-7960
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Sunny View
Alternative School (Amish)
14402 Harrison Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Ohio include Brownstone Private Child Care, Guardian Angels Elementary School, and Village Christian School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Ohio?
32 alternative private elementary schools are located in Ohio.
How much do alternative private elementary schools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $12,636, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $9,323.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Ohio?
Ohio alternative private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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