For the 2025-26 school year, there are 781 private daycares & preschools serving 140,383 students in Ohio.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Ohio include University School, Cincinnati Country Day School, and The Columbus Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,822, which is higher than the Ohio average tuition cost of $10,723.
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
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 854 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
265 Baker Street
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
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]( "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
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
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
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
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Tuition listed
All Saints
(Catholic)
28702 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-1395
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 15 students
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
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]( "The Antioch School Photo")
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
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
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
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
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
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1673 County Road 9
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4879
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
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
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
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
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
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7474 Morris Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 892-8500
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
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-7777
Gr: PK-12 | 440 students Tuition listed
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
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
Cincinnati Hills Christian Middle School
(Christian)
11300 Snider Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,073 student Acceptance rate listed
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]( "Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 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 University School, Cincinnati Country Day School, and The Columbus Academy.
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 $10,822, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,723.
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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