For the 2025-26 school year, there are 64 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 30,053 students in Ohio.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Saint Ignatius High School, and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,041, which is lower than the Ohio private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,323.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Ohio Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 854 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints School
(Catholic)
8939 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-4732
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-4732
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 23 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,115 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 1997 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fuchs Mizrachi School
(Jewish)
26600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition 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 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
3163 Kent Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 688-3816
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 688-3816
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6620 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 32 Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2023 Tuition listed
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Williamsburg Ln
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Gr: PK-8 | 928 students Blue Ribbon year: 2013
26500 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6
Lakewood Catholic Academy![Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful, 8-acre campus on the shores of Lake Erie!]( "Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful, 8-acre campus on the shores of Lake Erie!")
(Catholic)
14808 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School![Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
7197 Mother Teresa Lane
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-6585
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-6585
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition listed
5936 Ridge Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 458-6767
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 458-6767
Gr: K-8 | 389 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
Norwalk Catholic School
(Catholic)
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Gr: K-12 | 652 students Sports: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
13000 Auburn Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 24 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
2315 Ira Road
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
Gr: NS-8 | 451 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ottawa County Christian Academy![Ottawa County Christian Academy Photo]( "Ottawa County Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
325 S. Toussaint-portage Rd.
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-3888
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-3888
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School![Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Visitation School
(Catholic)
3180 South Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
Gr: PK-8 | 775 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
8971 West Ridgewood Drive
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 845-8668
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 845-8668
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2001 Tuition listed
6667 Wallings Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students Blue Ribbon year: 2003
5900 Buckwheat Road
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-0093
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-0093
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 21 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition listed
St. Angela Merici Elementary School
(Catholic)
20830 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 333-2126
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 333-2126
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition listed
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 Gramont Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6391
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Columban Elementary School![St. Columban Elementary School Photo]( "St. Columban Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
896 Oakland Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-7903
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-7903
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Dominic School![St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!]( "St. Dominic School Photo - Tomorrow's Leaders Start Here!")
(Catholic)
3455 Norwood Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 561-4400
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
612 E. Washington Street
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3345
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3345
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition listed
St. Gabriel Consolidated School
(Catholic)
18 W Sharon Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-5220
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-5220
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
St. Hilary School
(Catholic)
645 Moorfield Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 867-8720
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 867-8720
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Ignatius High School![Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.]( "Saint Ignatius High School Photo - Cleveland's Catholic, Jesuit high school is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Our education forms students to be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to social justice. Graduates emerge as Men for Others.")
All-boys (Catholic)
1911 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-0222
Gr: 6-12 | 1,465 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 37 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius School
(Catholic)
5222 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 389-3242
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 389-3242
Gr: PK-8 | 1,082 student Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Saint Ignatius High School, and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Ohio?
64 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Ohio.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $9,041, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $9,323.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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