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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 11,641 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio include The Columbus Academy, Columbus School For Girls, and Hawken School.
The average tuition cost is $25,412, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
21% of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio (2026-27)

Columbus School For Girls Photo
Columbus School For Girls
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
(2)
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University School Photo
University School
Gr: PK-12 | 877 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
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The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School Photo
The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Jewish
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
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Marburn Academy Photo
Marburn Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
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Andrews Osborne Academy Photo
Andrews Osborne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 33
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
(1)
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Birchwood School of Hawken Photo
Birchwood School of Hawken
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
(2)
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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,115 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
(5)
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The Columbus Academy Photo
The Columbus Academy
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
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Map of Columbus Torah Academy
Columbus Torah Academy
Gr: K-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Jewish
181 Noe Bixby Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 864-0299
(1)
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Grand River Academy Photo
Grand River Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
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Hawken School Photo
Hawken School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
5000 Clubside Rd., 12465 County Line Rd., and 11025 Magnolia Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
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Hudson Montessori School Photo
Hudson Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
(1)
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Laurel School Photo
Laurel School
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
(2)
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Lawrence School Photo
Lawrence School
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
(2)
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Map of Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Gr: 1-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11
Special Education School
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
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The Miami Valley School Photo
The Miami Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 34
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
(9)
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Ridgewood School Photo
Ridgewood School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 13
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
(2)
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Ruffing Montessori School Photo
Ruffing Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
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St. Edward High School Photo
St. Edward High School
Gr: 9-12 | 950 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 25 | Extracurriculars: 49
All-boys (Catholic)
13500 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
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The Seven Hills School Photo
The Seven Hills School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,003 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
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Urban Community School Photo
Urban Community School
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4909 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
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The Wellington School Photo
The Wellington School
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
(7)
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Canton Country Day School Photo
Canton Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
(3)
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The Columbus Jewish Day School Photo
The Columbus Jewish Day School
Gr: K-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
150 E Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 939-5311
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Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo
Columbus Montessori Education Center
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
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Hershey Montessori School Photo
Hershey Montessori School
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
11530 Madison Rd
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 636-6290
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Mansion Day School Photo
Mansion Day School
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
(9)
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Map of Springer School & Center
Springer School & Center
Gr: 1-10 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
2121 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-6080
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Welsh Hills School Photo
Welsh Hills School
Gr: NS-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2610 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 522-2020
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio include The Columbus Academy, Columbus School For Girls, and Hawken School.
How many private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Ohio?
29 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $25,412, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
21% of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
29
Private Schools
11,641
Students
$25,412
Avg. Tuition
32%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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