Top 20 Best Cincinnati Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 135 private schools serving 37,473 students in Cincinnati, OH (there are 194 public schools, serving 104,281 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Cincinnati, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Cincinnati, OH include Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Cincinnati Country Day School and Bethany School.
The average tuition cost is $9,354, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $7,900.
67% of private schools in Cincinnati, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Cincinnati Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethany School
Bethany School Photo - Bethany School is a place where children thrive.
(Episcopal)
555 Albion Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7462
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 854 students
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,097 students
All Saints School
(Catholic)
8939 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-4732
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Archbishop Moeller High School
Archbishop Moeller High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
9001 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 791-1680
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Central Montessori Academy
Central Montessori Academy Photo - In a Montessori school children spend time working in groups and collaborating together.
Montessori School
(4)
1904 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Grades: NS-6
| 126 students
Cincinnati Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
2222 Losantiville Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 815-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 322 students
11300 Snider Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,073 students
Cincinnati Waldorf School
Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
Depaul Cristo Rey High School
Depaul Cristo Rey High School Photo - DePaul Cristo Rey serves students from more than 30 zip codes throughout Greater Cincinnati.
(Catholic)
3440 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 861-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Elder High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3900 Vincent Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - Junior High Science Lab
(Catholic)
(1)
7800 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 388-4086
Grades: NS-8
| 803 students
John Paul II Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
9375 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 521-0860
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
La Salle High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3091 North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
McNicholas High School
McNicholas High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
6536 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Mercy Mcauley High School
Mercy Mcauley High School Photo - Our one-of-a-kind Women In Program introduces eligible students to careers in medicine, law, engineering and technology through monthly seminars, discussions, hands-on activities and field trips, and volunteer opportunities. Women In students are awarded credit on their high school transcripts, giving them a "leg up" with competitive universities.
All-girls (Catholic)
6000 Oakwood Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 681-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Miami Valley Christian Academy
Miami Valley Christian Academy Photo - MVCA Campus
(Christian)
(10)
6830 School Street
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 272-6822
Grades: PK-12
| 937 students
Montessori Center Room
Montessori Center Room Photo
Montessori School
(1)
2505 Riverside Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 321-3282
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Mother Of Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Mount Notre Dame High School
All-girls (Catholic)
711 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 821-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Nativity School
Nativity School Photo - Nativity Students at Eurocamp - an international Summer Camp with students from 15 different nations.
(Catholic)
(1)
5936 Ridge Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 458-6767
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
(Catholic)
2940 W Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 931-3070
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
5835 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 347-2660
Grades: K-8
| 331 students
Our Lady Of The Visitation School
(Catholic)
3180 South Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 347-2222
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Our Lady Of Victory School
(Catholic)
808 Neeb Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 347-2072
Grades: K-8
| 574 students
Purcell Marian High School
(Catholic)
2935 Hackberry St
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 751-1230
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Roger Bacon High School
(Catholic)
4320 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 641-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
St. Antoninus Elementary School
(Catholic)
5425 Julmar Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 922-2500
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
7115 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
(513) 353-4224
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
4305 Pitts Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 541-5122
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
St. Catharine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
3324 Wunder Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 481-7683
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
St. Clement Continuation School
(Catholic)
4534 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 641-2137
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
371 Pedretti Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 251-1276
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
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Cincinnati, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3801 E. Galbraith
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 745-7617
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
1318 Nagel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-4933
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Grace Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3628 Boudinot Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-8467
Grades: NS-PK
| 49 students
Hillcrest Academy (Closed 2023)
All-boys | Alternative School
246 Bonham Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 552-1300
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
2929 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 851-6583
Grades: 1-9
| 8 students
500 Oak Road
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-7050
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
19 Farragut Road
Cincinnati, OH 45218
(513) 825-2336
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
170 Siebenthaler Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 733-5225
Grades: K-9
| 224 students
7243 Eastlawn Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 731-8838
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
1740 Iliff Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-6600
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
5800 Salvia Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-5751
Grades: 1-8
| 78 students
7131 Plainfield Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-2727
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
1820 W Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 521-8619
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
4036 River Road
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 451-5656
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
416 West Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-1311
Grades: K-8
| 181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cincinnati, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Cincinnati, OH include Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Cincinnati Country Day School and Bethany School.
How many private schools are located in Cincinnati, OH?
135 private schools are located in Cincinnati, OH.
How much do private schools cost in Cincinnati, OH?
The average tuition cost is $9,354, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $7,900.
How diverse are private schools in Cincinnati, OH?
Cincinnati, OH private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Cincinnati, OH go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Cincinnati, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cincinnati, OH?
67% of private schools in Cincinnati, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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