For the 2025 school year, there are 47 blue ribbon private preschools serving 20,843 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 $9,796, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $10,794.
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)
School
Location
Students
Year
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
854 students
Year: 2003
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
387 students
Year: 2008
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
405 students
Year: 2008
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
401 students
Year: 2008
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
1,115 students
Year: 1997
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
215 students
Year: 2010
Fuchs Mizrachi School
(Jewish)
26600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
416 students
Year: 2003
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
512 students
Year: 2007
6620 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
383 students
Year: 2013, 2023
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Williamsburg Ln
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
928 students
Year: 2013
26500 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
306 students
Year: n/a
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
635 students
Year: 2023
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
226 students
Year: 1993, 1998
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
13000 Auburn Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
420 students
Year: 2018
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
174 students
Year: 2012
Our Lady Of The Visitation School
(Catholic)
3180 South Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
767 students
Year: 2007
6667 Wallings Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-1032
908 students
Year: 2003
5900 Buckwheat Road
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-0093
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-0093
379 students
Year: 2018
St. Angela Merici Elementary School
(Catholic)
20830 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 333-2126
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 333-2126
444 students
Year: 2012
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
487 students
Year: n/a
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
612 E. Washington Street
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3345
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3345
415 students
Year: 2011
St. Ignatius School
(Catholic)
5222 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 389-3242
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 389-3242
1,082 students
Year: 2008
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
367 students
Year: 2023
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
6906 Chestnut Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-6405
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-6405
335 students
Year: 2007
St. Paschal Baylon School
(Catholic)
5360 Wilson Mills Road
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 442-6766
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 442-6766
394 students
Year: 2009
33200 Baldwin Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-1350
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-1350
334 students
Year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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
371 students
Year: 2023
4475 Mount Carmel Tobasco Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 528-0442
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 528-0442
386 students
Year: 2009
12580 Pearl Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 238-4877
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 238-4877
577 students
Year: 2008
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
6923 Stow Road
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-4200
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-4200
506 students
Year: 2009, 2021
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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 $9,796, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,794.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
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