Canton KinderCare Photo - Miss Kim our lead Toddler teacher is doing her circle time activities with the children.

Best Canton Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,307 students in Canton, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
46% of private preschools in Canton, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Preschools in Canton, OH (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canton Country Day School
Canton Country Day School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Canton KinderCare
Canton KinderCare Photo - Miss Kim our lead Toddler teacher is doing her circle time activities with the children.
Daycare / Preschool
4540 Dressler Rd. Northwest
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 493-1121
Gr: NS-PK
Canton Montessori School
Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education.
Montessori School
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
7042 Fulton Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 966-3793
Gr: NS-K
The Golden Key Center For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1431 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 493-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Ps-k Childcare
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7707 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 494-6478
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Tuition listed
North Canton KinderCare
North Canton KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
6625 Market Ave. North
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 497-3322
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc School
(Catholic)
120 Bordner Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 477-2972
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
702 Cleveland Avenue Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-0125
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students
Small World Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
3909 Blackburn Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 492-0200
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Weaver Cdc At Malone University
(Friends)
2600 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 471-8265
Gr: PK-3 | 92 students
Weaver Child Development Center- Inc
Weaver Child Development Center- Inc Photo - The Weaver Child Development Center is a Reggio-inspired Preschool & Primary School providing a high-quality education to our students within an environment enriched by Christ-centered values.We offer classes for Toddlers through 5th Grade.
(Christian)
515 48th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 433-8881
Gr: PK-5 Extracurrculars: 1
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Canton, Ohio

Canton, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2651 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 454-3737
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Canton)
This State (OH)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,307 Students
141,080 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
11,728 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,992
$10,867
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$187
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,200
$4,949
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$69.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,981 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
6,050 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
194 Students
10,510 Students
% Black Students
14%
8%
# White Students
519 Students
77,148 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
533 Students
44,618 Students
% of Others Students
39%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Canton, OH?
13 private preschools are located in Canton, OH.
How diverse are private preschools in Canton?
Canton private preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
46% of private preschools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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