For the 2025-26 school year, there are 27 alternative private preschools serving 3,079 students in Ohio.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Ohio include Brownstone Private Child Care, Guardian Angels Elementary School, and The Antioch School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Ohio Alternative Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Discovery School![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]( "Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.")
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
Ursuline Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Catholic)
4300 Shields Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Gr: PK-K | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 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
Fairborn Preschool & Daycare Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 N Broad St
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4461
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4461
Gr: PK-K | 64 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
Gingerbread Academy
Alternative School
4215 Malsbary Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
30502 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-2689
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-2689
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Alternative School
1280 Nagel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5292
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5292
Gr: PK-K | 170 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.]( "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
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Gr: PK-K | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddieland Learning Center
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1899 Wapakoneta Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
Gr: PK-K | 96 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
Le Chaperon Rouge - Solon
Alternative School
6010 Kruse Dr
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3219
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3219
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
Lewis Little Folks
Alternative School
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Tuition listed
Lial Catholic School![Lial Catholic School Photo - Our classrooms are multi-age by design allowing each student the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own pace interacting with other students, similar to a family environment. Personal best is the standard set for everyone.]( "Lial Catholic School Photo - Our classrooms are multi-age by design allowing each student the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own pace interacting with other students, similar to a family environment. Personal best is the standard set for everyone.")
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
The Nest Elementary School
Alternative School
27390 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-9477
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-9477
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
77 State Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Gr: PK-K | 156 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. 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
Sharonville Umc Weekday Nursery School
Alternative School (Methodist)
3751 Creek Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-8278
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-8278
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Ohio include Brownstone Private Child Care, Guardian Angels Elementary School, and The Antioch School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Ohio?
27 alternative private preschools are located in Ohio.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Ohio?
Ohio alternative private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
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