For the 2025 school year, there are 783 private daycares & preschools serving 140,375 students in Ohio.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include University School, Cincinnati Country Day School, and Columbus School For Girls.
The average tuition cost is $10,799, which is higher than the Ohio average tuition cost of $10,733.
55% of private daycares & preschools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Ohio Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 854 students
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Grace Christian School![Grace Christian School Photo]( "Grace Christian School Photo")
(Brethren)
7510 E Broad Street
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 861-0724
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 861-0724
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
265 Baker Street
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
-- Mansfield Christian School-
(Christian)
500 Logan Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
The Antioch School![The Antioch School Photo]( "The Antioch School Photo")
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Grades: NS-8
| 213 students
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
394 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Grades: NS-8
| 327 students
1673 County Road 9
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4879
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4879
Grades: PK-12
| 404 students
Calvert Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
357 S Washington St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-5790
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-5790
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Grades: PK-12
| 503 students
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
Celeryville Christian School![Celeryville Christian School Photo]( "Celeryville Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4200 Broadway Rd
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Grades: PK-12
| 195 students
1904 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Grades: NS-6
| 126 students
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
7474 Morris Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 892-8500
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 892-8500
Grades: PK-12
| 770 students
Cincinnati Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
2222 Losantiville Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-7777
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-7777
Grades: PK-12
| 440 students
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,115 students
Cincinnati Hills Christian Middle School
(Christian)
11300 Snider Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,073 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include University School, Cincinnati Country Day School, and Columbus School For Girls.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Ohio?
783 private daycares & preschools are located in Ohio.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $10,799, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,733.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Ohio?
Ohio private daycares & preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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