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Best Ohio Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 27 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 8,987 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.

The private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio include University School, The Columbus Academy, and The Seven Hills School.

The average tuition cost is $25,018, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,323.

19% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

University School Photo - University School Upper Campus

Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.

Lawrence School Photo - Families travel from all over Northeast Ohio to join a K-12 school community where learning differences are both understood and embraced. We know great minds don't think alike!

Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program

Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing Montessori School in Cleveland Heights is the compelling school of choice for children ages 18 months through the 8th grade.

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.

The Columbus Academy Photo - Plays, musicals, cabaret skits, improvisation-Columbus Academy students get many opportunities to shine in the spotlight and back stage. Performance is not an extra-curricular activity at Academy but an essential part of a student`s personal and academic growth, teaching accountability and instilling confidence in their talents.

Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni

The Wellington School Photo - Senior Run 2025, The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio

Hudson Montessori School Photo - Clhildren's House

Welsh Hills School Photo - ISAACS-Accredited and Montessori-inspired programs ages 18 months - grade 12 School-year, year-round, morning, & full-day preschool programs Small, multi-age classes Proiect-based learning Robotics, Spanish, music, art, drama & physical education Before & aftercare Outdoor education Award-winning robotics & global education programs EdChoice Expansion Provider Summer Camp Organic gardening on 11-acre campus.

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo

Birchwood School of Hawken Photo - I am grateful for my education at Birchwood not only because of its high academic quality, but also because I was motivated and encouraged to realize my potential. At Birchwood I learned the building blocks for lifelong achievement." A.B. of Cleveland Birchwood Student

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