For the 2025-26 school year, there are 47 blue ribbon private preschools serving 20,851 students in Ohio.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, and Guardian Angels Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $9,813, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $10,822.
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 Preschools (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
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
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
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
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. 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. 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
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
6906 Chestnut Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-6405
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-6405
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
St. Paschal Baylon School
(Catholic)
5360 Wilson Mills Road
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 442-6766
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 442-6766
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Avg. class size: 19 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
61 Moss Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-2710
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-2710
Gr: PK-8 | 859 students Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2020
33200 Baldwin Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-1350
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-1350
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Sebastian Parish School![St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School]( "St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
500 Mull Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-9107
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-9107
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
4475 Mount Carmel Tobasco Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 528-0442
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 528-0442
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Avg. class size: 27 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
12580 Pearl Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 238-4877
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 238-4877
Gr: NS-8 | 577 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
6923 Stow Road
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-4200
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Avg. class size: 25 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009, 2021 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Ohio include Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, and Guardian Angels Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Ohio?
47 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Ohio.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $9,813, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,822.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
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