St. Helen Elementary School Photo

Best Geauga County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,118 students in Geauga County, OH.
The top-ranked private preschool in Geauga County, OH is Notre Dame Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private preschools in Geauga County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Top-Ranked Geauga County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
13000 Auburn Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 24 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
16706 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-2889
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hidden View School
Daycare / Preschool (Amish)
12940 Clay St
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 636-5365
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
St. Anselm School
(Catholic)
13013 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Helen Elementary School
St. Helen Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
12060 Kinsman Rd
Newbury, OH 44065
(440) 564-7125
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
401 North St
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Geauga County, Ohio

Geauga County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15480 Burton Windsor Rd
Middlefield, OH 44062
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
16080 Nauvoo Rd
Middlefield, OH 44062
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
18744 Hobart Rd
West Farmington, OH 44491
(440) 548-5739
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
17892 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9135
Gr: 5-8 | 130 students
11733 Princeton Rd
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 635-0329
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
15218 Georgia
Middlefield, OH 44062
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students

Overview

This County (Geauga County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,118 Students
140,999 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
11,707 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
47%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,887
$10,784
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,974 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
6,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
10,502 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
855 Students
76,929 Students
% White Students
77%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
172 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
238 Students
44,780 Students
% of Others Students
21%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Geauga County, OH?
The top-ranked private preschools in Geauga County, OH is Notre Dame Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Geauga County?
6 private preschools are located in Geauga County.
How diverse are private preschools in Geauga County?
Geauga County private preschools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Geauga County?
83% of private preschools in Geauga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
Which private preschools in Geauga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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