For the 2025 school year, there are 158 private schools serving 41,788 students in Cuyahoga County, OH (there are 348 public schools, serving 157,812 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Cuyahoga County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Cuyahoga County, OH include University School, Hathaway Brown School, and Hawken School.
The average tuition cost is $11,904, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,702.
69% of private schools in Cuyahoga County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Cuyahoga County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 Baker Street
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
University School![University School Photo - University School Upper Campus]( "University School Photo - University School Upper Campus")
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beaumont School![Beaumont School Photo]( "Beaumont School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
3301 North Park Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-2954
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-2954
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
2900 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-2080
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
6550 Baxter Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Cleveland, OH 44105
(360) 931-7831
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fuchs Mizrachi School
(Jewish)
26600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 932-0220
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students Tuition listed
Gesu Elementary School
(Catholic)
2450 Miramar Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-0620
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-0620
Gr: NS-8 | 716 students Tuition listed
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gr: PK-12 | 720 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gross Schechter Day School![Gross Schechter Day School Photo - Gross Schechter - where all the pieces of a successful education come together...]( "Gross Schechter Day School Photo - Gross Schechter - where all the pieces of a successful education come together...")
(Jewish)
27601 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 763-1400
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 763-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Gr: NS-12 | 840 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 20 Acceptance rate listed
5000 Clubside Rd and 12465 County Line Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Gr: PK-12 | 1,220 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland![Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland Photo - Yavne High School Grades 7-12]( "Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland Photo - Yavne High School Grades 7-12")
(Jewish)
1860 S Taylor Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-5838
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-5838
Gr: PK-12 | 1,156 student Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Holy Name High School
(Catholic)
6000 Queens Hwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 886-0300
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 886-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
6620 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
1975 Lyndway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 321-5838
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 321-5838
Gr: PK-12 | 993 students
Jdn Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
22201 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-8489
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-8489
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
26500 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-4055
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6
6140 Parkland Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 716-8318
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 716-8318
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Lakewood Lutheran School![Lakewood Lutheran School Photo - Lakewood Lutheran School students participate in Young Rembrandts art classes.]( "Lakewood Lutheran School Photo - Lakewood Lutheran School students participate in Young Rembrandts art classes.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
14560 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-6941
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-6941
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Acceptance rate listed
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Lutheran High School East
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3565 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School West![Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior]( "Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3850 Linden Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Magnificat High School
All-girls (Catholic)
20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Angels School
(Catholic)
3644 Rocky River Dr
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-6841
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-6841
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students
1355 W. 70th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-7146
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Lake School
(Catholic)
175 E 200th St
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-6824
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-6824
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Tuition listed
6740 State Road
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 845-2444
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 845-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Cuyahoga County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of St. Adalbert (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
56 Adelbert St
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 234-5529
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 234-5529
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Tuition listed
Bethany Christian Elementary School (Closed 2015)
(Assembly of God)
6195 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 661-6600
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 661-6600
Gr: K-6 | 148 students
27250 Emery Rd
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 292-4685
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 292-4685
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
12601 Cedar Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 321-2221
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 321-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students
Children's House (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
4223 E Royalton Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-1622
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-1622
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Corpus Christi School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
4850 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 351-2974
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 351-2974
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Jesus & Mary (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
6804 Lansing Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-0886
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-0886
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Montessori High School At University Circle (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
11025 Magnolia Dr
Cleveland, OH 44106
Cleveland, OH 44106
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
New Covenant Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
7166 Dunham Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-6220
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-6220
Gr: NS-6 | 81 students
27200 Emery Road
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 464-7616
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 464-7616
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students
Regina High School (Closed 2010)
All-girls (Catholic)
1857 S Green Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 382-2110
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 382-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students
25595 Chardon Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 261-0901
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 261-0901
Gr: K-6 | 84 students
4478 Rushton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 381-0363
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 381-0363
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
5620 Hauserman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 886-1468
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 886-1468
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Tuition listed
5620 Hauserman Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(614) 718-5825
Cleveland, OH 44130
(614) 718-5825
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students
860 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 731-6244
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 731-6244
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
14505 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-1942
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-1942
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11333 Granger Road
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 587-1752
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 587-1752
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
St. John Nepomucene School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
3777 Independence Rd
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-1347
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-1347
Gr: K-9 | 158 students
14405 Saint Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 451-2143
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 451-2143
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
2463 North Taylor Road
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6033
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6033
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
St. Luke Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
13889 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-7033
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-7033
Gr: K-8 | 308 students
St. Paul School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1200 East 200th Street
Euclid, OH 44117
(216) 481-6060
Euclid, OH 44117
(216) 481-6060
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
480 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 232-5900
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 232-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students
St. Richard School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
26855 Lorain Rd
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 777-2922
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 777-2922
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23802 Lake Shore Blvd
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 731-2108
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 731-2108
Gr: K-8 | 182 students
St. Vincent De Paul School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-3932
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-3932
Gr: K-9 | 235 students
St. Wenceslas School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
5250 Arch St
Maple Heights, OH 44137
(216) 662-0180
Maple Heights, OH 44137
(216) 662-0180
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Ss Peter & Paul School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
4740 Turney Road
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 271-6564
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 271-6564
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
9407 Madison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-7375
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-7375
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Cuyahoga County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Cuyahoga County, OH include University School, Hathaway Brown School, and Hawken School.
How many private schools are located in Cuyahoga County?
158 private schools are located in Cuyahoga County.
How much do private schools cost in Cuyahoga County?
The average tuition cost is $11,904, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,702.
How diverse are private schools in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Cuyahoga County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Cuyahoga County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cuyahoga County?
69% of private schools in Cuyahoga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Cuyahoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Cuyahoga County include: Strongsville Montessori vs. The Goddard School, Rising Star Academy vs. Julie Billiart Schools, The Goddard School vs. Strongsville Montessori
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