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Best Ohio Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 781 private daycares & preschools serving 141,156 students in Ohio.

The private daycares & preschools in Ohio include Andrews Osborne Academy, Columbus School For Girls, and Cincinnati Country Day School.

The average tuition cost is $8,297, which is lower than the Ohio average tuition cost of $8,784.

55% of private daycares & preschools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 781
# Students Served: 141,156

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 781
# Students Served: 141,156

Ohio Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

781

Private Schools

141,156

Students

$8,297

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

23%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio?

The private daycares & preschools in Ohio include Andrews Osborne Academy, Columbus School For Girls, and Cincinnati Country Day School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Ohio?

781 private daycares & preschools are located in Ohio.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Ohio?

The average tuition cost is $8,297, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,784.

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%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?

55% of private daycares & preschools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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