Top 20 Best Ohio Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 783 private daycares & preschools serving 139,484 students in Ohio.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include University School, Cincinnati Country Day School and The Miami Valley School.
The average tuition cost is $7,123, which is lower than the Ohio average tuition cost of $7,903.
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 (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 854 students
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,097 students
Columbus School For Girls
Columbus School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(2)
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Grades: PK-12
| students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Christian)
7510 E Broad Street
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 861-0724
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
The Miami Valley School
The Miami Valley School Photo - Founded in 1964, The Miami Valley School is the Dayton area's premier Pre-K through 12th grade school, ranking #1 in the Dayton area for Private High School, Overall High School, STEM Programs, Best Teachers, and College Preparation.
(2)
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Grades: NS-12
| 478 students
University School
University School Photo - University School Upper Campus
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
Cleveland Montessori
Cleveland Montessori Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
(3)
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
Academy Of St. Adalbert
(Catholic)
56 Adelbert St
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 234-5529
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
All Saints
(Catholic)
28702 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Grades: PK-8
| 333 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
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
The Antioch School
The Antioch School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-7642
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Bethany Lutheran School
Bethany Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6041 Ridge Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 884-1010
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Bishop Flaget School
Bishop Flaget School Photo - Middle school students test the effectiveness of their structures in an earthquake.
(Catholic)
(1)
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Grades: NS-8
| 213 students
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
1140 Rush Ave
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-6847
Grades: PK-12
| 404 students
Calvert High School
(Catholic)
152 Madison St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-3844
Grades: PK-12
| 563 students
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Grades: PK-12
| 516 students
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Celeryville Christian School
Celeryville Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4200 Broadway Rd
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Grades: PK-12
| 195 students
Central Montessori Academy
Central Montessori Academy Photo - In a Montessori school children spend time working in groups and collaborating together.
Montessori School
(4)
1904 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Grades: NS-6
| 126 students
Christ The King Continuation School
(Catholic)
4100 Harvest Ln
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-0909
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Cincinnati Christian Schools
Cincinnati Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(3)
7474 Morris Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 892-8500
Grades: PK-12
| 708 students
Cincinnati Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
2222 Losantiville Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 815-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 322 students
11300 Snider Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,073 students
Cincinnati Waldorf School
Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| students
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
2846 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 943-9260
Grades: PK-12
| 458 students
Dayton Christian School
Dayton Christian School Photo - Dayton Christian school features a Biblically-integrated curriculum taught from a Christian worldview.
Alternative School (Christian)
(16)
9391 Washington Church Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 291-7567
Grades: PK-12
| 785 students
Delaware Christian School
Delaware Christian School Photo - Welcome to Delaware Christian School!
(Christian)
(7)
45 Belle Avenue
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-8425
Grades: NS-12
| 356 students
Discovery School
Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.
Special Program Emphasis
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Grades: PK-6
| 155 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 The Miami Valley School.
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 $7,123, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $7,903.
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 24%.
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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