Butler County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 5,430 students in Butler County, OH (there are 89 public schools, serving 58,489 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $7,517, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
52% of private schools in Butler County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 5,430
  • Average Tuition: $7,517
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Butler County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 5,430
  • Average Tuition: $7,517
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Butler County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Butler County Private Schools (2026-27)

Cincinnati Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 770 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
7474 Morris Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 892-8500
(3)
Map of Cincinnati Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 527 students
Christian
7350 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 892-8500
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-9 | 255 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1285 Main St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 895-9212
(1)
Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
7197 Mother Teresa Lane
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-6585
Map of Sacred Heart Of Jesus Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
400 Nilles Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-4215
St. Ann Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3064 Pleasant Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 863-0604
Map of St. John Xxiii Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
3806 Manchester Rd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 424-1196
Map of Stephen T Badin High School
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students
Catholic
571 Hamilton New London Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-3993
Map of The Discovery Center
Gr: K | 60 students
Montessori School
9035 Cincinnati Dayton Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0808
Map of Fairfield Educational Bulding
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool
1748 Happy Valley Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3390
Map of Farmview Montessori Garden
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3501 Tylersville Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 737-0479
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
7739 Princeton-glendale Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 860-1500
Map of The Goddard School - West Chester
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
7739 Princeton Glendale Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 860-1500
Indian Springs KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7939 Morris Rd.
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 896-4769
Map of International Academy Of Cincinnati
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Islamic
8094 Plantation Dr
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 755-0169
(1)
Map of Kinder Garden School, West Chester
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
5900 W Chester Rd Ste C
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-3100
Map of Main Street Schoolhouse- Inc
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Christian
200 N F St.
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-0999
Map of Mcguffey Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
51258 Westgate Drive
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 523-7742
Middletown KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1250 Elliott Dr.
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 422-0721
Map of Preparatory School On The Square At Berkeley Sq
Gr: NS | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
855 Stahlheber Road
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 867-4006
Map of Primrose School Of West Chester
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Daycare / Preschool
8378 Princeton Glendale Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 870-0630
Map of Queen Of Peace Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Catholic
2550 Millville Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-8705
Map of St. Joseph Consolidated School
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Catholic
925 S 2nd St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-8758
Map of St. Peter In Chains School
Gr: K-8 | 215 students
Catholic
451 Ridgelawn Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-0685
Map of West Chester KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7819 West Chester Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2221
Wetherington KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7236 Tylers Corner Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-8555
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Butler County, Ohio

Butler County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Daysprings Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Montessori School
110 Bacher Sq
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-0466
Map of Fairfield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Christian
2470 Princeton Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(707) 427-2665
Map of Ham-mid SDA Elementary School
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Christian
3570 Ham-mid Hwy Rt 4
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-9101
Map of Lakota Christian School
Gr: NS-12
7000 Summerhill Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 630-7295
(1)
Map of Lavalle School
Gr: K-2 | 32 students
Alternative School
3200 Woodside Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 874-5655

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
27 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 1 in Butler County, with 27 in 2025 after 28 in 2024.
# Students
5,430 Students
232,121 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 7 points in Butler County private schools, from 14% in 2018 to 21% in 2025, while Ohio and the U.S. also rose.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
375 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 1 in Butler County, from 15:1 in 2016 to 14:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
51%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
28 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,517
$8,791
Tuition up 21% in Butler County, rising from $6,143 in 2017 to $7,440 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$238
$425
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,720
$5,164
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 5 points in Butler County private schools, rising from 0.49 in 2016 to 0.54 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
178 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian share steady at 3% in Butler County private schools from 2019 to 2025, while the national figure was 4% or 5%.
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic share up 3 points in Butler County private schools, rising from 1% in 2016 to 4% in 2025.
# Black Students
339 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black student share up 2 points in Butler County private schools, rising from 4% in 2016 to 6% in 2025.
# White Students
3,475 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
64%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 3 points in Butler County private schools, from 67% in 2016 to 64% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,240 Students
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share down 2 points in Butler County private schools, from 25% in 2016 to 23% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Butler County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Butler County, OH include Sacred Heart Of Jesus Elementary School, Cincinnati Christian Schools, and Cincinnati Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Butler County?
26 private schools are located in Butler County.
How much do private schools cost in Butler County?
The average tuition cost is $7,517, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
How diverse are private schools in Butler County?
Butler County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butler County?
52% of private schools in Butler County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?

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