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Best Ohio Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 783 private daycares & preschools serving 140,784 students in Ohio.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include The Columbus Academy, Andrews Osborne Academy, and Columbus School For Girls.
The average tuition cost is $10,840, which is higher than the Ohio average tuition cost of $10,783.
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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 854 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbus School For Girls
Columbus School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(2)
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
265 Baker Street
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
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleveland Montessori
Cleveland Montessori Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
(3)
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
-- Mansfield Christian School-
(Christian)
500 Logan Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Gr: NS-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
All Saints
(Catholic)
28702 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 15 students
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Andrews Osborne Academy
Andrews Osborne Academy Photo - A newly renovated Student Union and Cafe serve our students needs.
(1)
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Antioch School
The Antioch School Photo
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Birchwood School of Hawken
Birchwood School of Hawken Photo - Birchwood School of Hawken inspires children to set goals, be productive and develop an attitude toward life that is positive, purposeful, and fulfilling. Children develop ethics of hard work, self-discipline, fortitude, and responsibility so children can reach their goals.
(2)
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Flaget School
Bishop Flaget School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
394 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calumet Christian School
Calumet Christian School Photo - Calumet Campus, Xenos Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1673 County Road 9
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4879
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvert Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
357 S Washington St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-5790
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Celeryville Christian School
Celeryville Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4200 Broadway Rd
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cincinnati Christian Schools
Cincinnati Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(3)
7474 Morris Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 892-8500
Gr: PK-12 | 770 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Cincinnati Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
2222 Losantiville Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-7777
Gr: PK-12 | 440 students Tuition listed
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,115 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11300 Snider Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,073 student Acceptance rate listed
Cincinnati Waldorf School
Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Columbus Academy
The Columbus Academy Photo - Between the ages of one and six, the greatest cognitive growth occurs through social interaction. In the "responsive classrooms" in the Lower School of Columbus Academy, social and emotional learning are as important as the academic curriculum. Children in our classrooms feel a sense of belonging, that they are significant and that it is safe to take risks.
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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 The Columbus Academy, Andrews Osborne Academy, 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 $10,840, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,783.
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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