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Best Cuyahoga County Private Preschools (2026)

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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

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

Gr: K-6 | 148 students

Bethlehem Christian Academy (Closed 2013)

(Baptist)

27250 Emery Rd
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 292-4685

Gr: K-6 | 54 students

Cedar Hill Christian School (Closed 2006)

(Baptist)

12601 Cedar Road
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

Gr: PK-K | 50 students

Corpus Christi School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

4850 Pearl Rd
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

Gr: K-8 | 180 students

Montessori High School At University Circle (Closed 2019)

Montessori School

11025 Magnolia Dr
Cleveland, OH 44106

Gr: 9-12 | 97 students

New Covenant Christian Academy (Closed 2006)

(Christian)

7166 Dunham Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-6220

Gr: NS-6 | 81 students

Orange Christian Academy (Closed 2000)

(Baptist)

27200 Emery Road
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

Gr: 9-12 | 217 students

Richmond Heights Christian School (Closed 2016)

(Christian)

25595 Chardon Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 261-0901

Gr: K-6 | 84 students

Sacred Heart Of Jesus Academy (Closed 2021)

(Catholic)

4478 Rushton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 381-0363

Gr: PK-8 | 322 students

St. Bridget Of Kildare School (Closed 2021)

(Catholic)

5620 Hauserman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 886-1468

Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Tuition listed

St. Brigid Of Kildare Elementary School (Closed 2016)

(Catholic)

5620 Hauserman Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(614) 718-5825

Gr: PK-8 | 535 students

St. Christine Elementary School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

860 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 731-6244

Gr: PK-8 | 189 students

St. Clement Elementary School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

14505 Madison Avenue
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

Gr: PK-8 | 134 students

St. John Nepomucene School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

3777 Independence Rd
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-1347

Gr: K-9 | 158 students

St. Joseph Collinwood School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

14405 Saint Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 451-2143

Gr: PK-8 | 229 students

St. Louis Elementary School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

2463 North Taylor Road
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

Gr: K-8 | 308 students

St. Paul School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

1200 East 200th Street
Euclid, OH 44117
(216) 481-6060

Gr: K-8 | 160 students

St. Peter Chanel High School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

480 Northfield Rd
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

Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

St. Robert Bellarmine School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

23802 Lake Shore Blvd
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

Gr: K-9 | 235 students

St. Wenceslas School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

5250 Arch St
Maple Heights, OH 44137
(216) 662-0180

Gr: K-8 | 144 students

Southeast Early Learning Center (Closed 2025)

Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)

365 Center Road
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 232-4412

Gr: NS-PK | 89 students

Ss Peter & Paul School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

4740 Turney Road
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 271-6564

Gr: PK-8 | 221 students

Westside Baptist Christian School (Closed 2000)

(Baptist)

9407 Madison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-7375

Gr: K-8 | 163 students

Overview

This County (Cuyahoga County)

This State (OH)

# Schools

105 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools
Year	Cuyahoga County Total Schools
2025	105
2024	110
2023	107
2022	100
2021	104
2020	106
2019	104
2018	101
2017	94
2016	92
2015	88

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Student Body:

# Students

26,824 Students

141,106 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	288	217	191
2024	285	214	187
2023	285	216	185
2022	277	213	188
2021	273	205	184
2020	274	204	179
2019	272	205	182
2018	263	202	181
2017	277	207	183
2016	266	203	181
2015	252	199	173

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% Average Students of Color

32%

23%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	32%	23%	32%
2024	31%	23%	32%
2023	28%	23%	32%
2022	25%	22%	31%
2021	23%	21%	32%
2020	20%	20%	31%
2019	23%	20%	31%
2018	22%	19%	30%
2017	26%	24%	31%
2016	26%	24%	31%
2015	26%	24%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

3,023 Teachers

11,728 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	13:1	12:1
2024	11:1	13:1	12:1
2023	11:1	13:1	12:1
2022	11:1	13:1	12:1
2021	11:1	13:1	12:1
2020	12:1	14:1	12:1
2019	12:1	14:1	12:1
2018	13:1	14:1	12:1
2017	13:1	14:1	12:1
2016	14:1	14:1	12:1
2015	14:1	15:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

48%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	55%	48%	51%
2024	55%	47%	51%
2023	54%	45%	51%
2022	53%	46%	51%
2021	54%	46%	50%
2020	55%	46%	50%
2019	58%	46%	50%
2018	51%	44%	50%
2017	45%	43%	49%
2016	41%	43%	49%
2015	47%	46%	48%

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Average Class Size

18 students

17 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	18	17	16
2024	18	17	16
2023	18	17	16
2022	18	17	16
2021	18	17	16
2020	18	17	16
2019	18	17	16
2018	19	17	16
2017	19	17	16
2016	19	17	16
2015	19	16	16

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Average Number of AP Courses

18 courses

13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	18	13	11
2024	17	11	10
2023	21	11	10
2022	21	10	10
2021	21	9	10
2020	19	10	10
2019	20	11	10
2018	20	11	9
2017	23	11	9
2016	16	9	9
2015	14	12	9

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Average SAT score

1347

(Out of 1600)

1296

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SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	1,347	1,298	1,233
2024	1,347	1,298	1,229
2023	1,347	1,300	1,228
2022	1,347	1,284	1,226
2021	1,347	1,283	1,224
2020	1,113	1,234	1,221
2019	1,330	1,303	1,223
2018	1,290	1,328	1,219
2017	1,290	1,321	1,223

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	29	26	26
2024	29	26	26
2023	29	27	26
2022	29	27	26
2021	29	27	26
2020	28	27	26
2019	28	26	25
2018	25	26	25
2017	25	26	25
2016	25	25	25
2015	25	25	25

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,026

$10,858

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	$12,015	$10,865	$12,988
2024	$8,769	$7,761	$10,159
2023	$8,074	$6,991	$9,500
2022	$8,045	$6,649	$8,989
2021	$7,882	$6,456	$8,661
2020	$7,297	$6,114	$8,383
2019	$7,114	$6,030	$8,266
2018	$5,802	$5,583	$7,888
2017	$5,819	$5,561	$7,628
2016	$4,325	$5,268	$7,230
2015	$3,987	$5,607	$6,984

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Average Summer Program Cost

$30

$187

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Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	$30	$187	$767
2024	$30	$175	$721
2022	$2,200	$357	$699
2021	$2,200	$374	$668
2020	$2,000	$397	$681
2019	$2,000	$540	$744
2018	$2,000	$648	$514

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Average % on Financial Aid

48%

49%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	48%	48%	31%
2024	48%	46%	30%
2023	46%	42%	30%
2022	42%	40%	29%
2021	41%	39%	29%
2020	39%	37%	29%
2019	40%	34%	28%
2018	37%	32%	27%
2017	36%	31%	26%
2016	35%	31%	25%
2015	40%	32%	24%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,253

$4,949

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	$5,253	$4,949	$4,864
2024	$5,253	$4,754	$4,788
2023	$4,747	$4,176	$4,663
2022	$4,259	$3,345	$4,366
2021	$4,176	$3,202	$4,213
2020	$3,461	$3,014	$4,101
2019	$3,691	$3,070	$3,985
2018	$2,200	$2,713	$3,694
2017	$2,123	$2,636	$3,658
2016	$1,089	$2,719	$3,429
2015	$1,158	$2,836	$3,393

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Average Acceptance Rate

77%

84%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	79%	84%	83%
2024	88%	90%	88%
2023	89%	90%	88%
2022	88%	91%	88%
2021	88%	91%	88%
2020	88%	90%	88%
2019	87%	90%	88%
2018	89%	90%	88%
2017	88%	91%	88%
2016	92%	92%	88%
2015	88%	92%	88%

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Average Endowment Size

$101.63 million

$69.84 million

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Endowment Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	$101 M	$69 M	$53 M
2024	$37 M	$18 M	$44 M
2023	$37 M	$21 M	$48 M
2022	$38 M	$24 M	$49 M
2021	$38 M	$30 M	$64 M
2020	$43 M	$31 M	$68 M
2019	$43 M	$30 M	$73 M
2018	$1 M	$14 M	$77 M
2017	$1 M	$7 M	$128 M

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.64

0.61

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	0.64	0.61	0.65
2024	0.64	0.61	0.65
2023	0.60	0.60	0.65
2022	0.57	0.57	0.64
2021	0.56	0.57	0.64
2020	0.56	0.57	0.64
2019	0.56	0.56	0.64
2018	0.56	0.57	0.64
2017	0.50	0.54	0.62
2016	0.49	0.54	0.62
2015	0.49	0.54	0.62

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# American Indian Students

645 Students

1,218 Students

% American Indian Students

# Asian Students

723 Students

2,981 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	3%	2%	4%
2024	3%	2%	5%
2023	3%	3%	5%
2022	3%	2%	5%
2021	3%	3%	5%
2020	2%	3%	4%
2019	2%	2%	5%
2018	2%	2%	5%
2017	2%	3%	3%
2016	2%	2%	3%
2015	2%	2%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

1,953 Students

6,050 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	7%	4%	8%
2024	7%	4%	8%
2023	8%	4%	8%
2022	4%	3%	8%
2021	4%	3%	7%
2020	4%	3%	7%
2019	4%	3%	7%
2018	4%	3%	7%
2017	3%	2%	6%
2016	3%	2%	7%
2015	3%	2%	6%

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# Black Students

2,421 Students

10,510 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	9%	7%	6%
2024	9%	7%	6%
2023	8%	8%	6%
2022	7%	7%	6%
2021	7%	7%	7%
2020	7%	7%	7%
2019	8%	7%	6%
2018	7%	7%	6%
2017	5%	6%	6%
2016	6%	7%	6%
2015	6%	7%	6%

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# White Students

14,225 Students

77,148 Students

% White Students

53%

54%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	53%	54%	48%
2024	54%	54%	48%
2023	58%	56%	48%
2022	59%	59%	50%
2021	61%	59%	50%
2020	61%	59%	51%
2019	62%	59%	52%
2018	62%	59%	52%
2017	67%	62%	54%
2016	68%	62%	54%
2015	68%	63%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

44 Students

174 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

6,663 Students

44,644 Students

% of Others Students

25%

31%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cuyahoga County Average	Ohio (OH) Average	National Average
2025	25%	31%	34%
2024	25%	31%	33%
2023	23%	29%	33%
2022	27%	29%	31%
2021	25%	28%	31%
2020	26%	28%	31%
2019	24%	29%	30%
2018	25%	29%	30%
2017	23%	27%	30%
2016	21%	27%	29%
2015	21%	26%	29%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

11 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Cuyahoga County, OH?

The private preschools in Cuyahoga County, OH include Hathaway Brown School, Hawken School, and Gilmour Academy.

How many private preschools are located in Cuyahoga County?

105 private preschools are located in Cuyahoga County.

How much do private preschools cost in Cuyahoga County?

The average tuition cost is $12,026, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,858.

How diverse are private preschools in Cuyahoga County?

Cuyahoga County private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cuyahoga County?

57% of private preschools in Cuyahoga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Which private preschools in Cuyahoga County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Cuyahoga County include: Strongsville Montessori vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Strongsville Montessori, Laurel School vs. Hathaway Brown School

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