Ridgewood School Photo

Top 3 Best Clark County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,959 students in Clark County, OH.
The top ranked private preschools in Clark County, OH include Catholic Central, Catholic Central School, and Emmanuel Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private preschools in Clark County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Clark County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
Emmanuel Christian Academy
Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo - Emmanuel Christian Academy. Springfield, Ohio. Serving grades TK-12.
(Christian)
(7)
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Ridgewood School
Ridgewood School Photo
(2)
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Covenant Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
201 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-2427
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Derr Road KinderCare
Derr Road KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4560 Derr Rd.
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-3795
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Risen Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 323-3688
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clark County, Ohio

Clark County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1035 W High Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 322-8781
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
St. John S Lutheran School & Child Care (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
27 N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-4311
Grades: NS
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Clark County, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Clark County, OH include Catholic Central, Catholic Central School, and Emmanuel Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Clark County?
9 private preschools are located in Clark County.
How diverse are private preschools in Clark County?
Clark County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is same as the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Clark County?
67% of private preschools in Clark County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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