For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon private high schools serving 9,750 students in Ohio.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Saint Ignatius High School, and Saint Ursula Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,700, which is higher than the Ohio private high school average tuition cost of $13,284.
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 High 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
Archbishop Hoban High School![Archbishop Hoban High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hoban High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
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
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
St. Edward High School![St. Edward High School Photo - With 75 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest athletic program in Ohio.]( "St. Edward High School Photo - With 75 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest athletic program in Ohio.")
All-boys (Catholic)
13500 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 49 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
4212 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Avg. class size: 22 students Blue Ribbon year: 1992, 2002 Tuition 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
Saint Ursula Academy![Saint Ursula Academy Photo - Established in 1910, Saint Ursula Academy has maintained a reputation and high standard of academic excellence since day one. It is a top choice for girls in Greater Cincinnati as enter high school.]( "Saint Ursula Academy Photo - Established in 1910, Saint Ursula Academy has maintained a reputation and high standard of academic excellence since day one. It is a top choice for girls in Greater Cincinnati as enter high school.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1339 East McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-3410
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-3410
Gr: 9-12 Sports: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2002 Tuition listed
4550 Wyoga Lake Road
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2016, 2019 Tuition listed
Liberty Bible Academy![Liberty Bible Academy Photo - The mission of Liberty Bible Academy Preschool is to provide an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate educational program for young children in a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment. Children will learn to love God, love others, and love learning. The teachers at LBA Preschool desire to meet each child at their individual point of need in all areas of development.]( "Liberty Bible Academy Photo - The mission of Liberty Bible Academy Preschool is to provide an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate educational program for young children in a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment. Children will learn to love God, love others, and love learning. The teachers at LBA Preschool desire to meet each child at their individual point of need in all areas of development.")
(Christian)
4900 Old Irwin Simpson Road
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 754-1234
Gr: NS-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4230 Aero Drive
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 770-3223
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 770-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Bowling Green![Montessori School Of Bowling Green Photo]( "Montessori School Of Bowling Green Photo")
Montessori School
515 Sand Ridge Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-4203
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-4203
Gr: NS-9 Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Saint Ignatius High School, and Saint Ursula Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Ohio?
15 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Ohio.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $15,700, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $13,284.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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