For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 7,563 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio include Columbus School For Girls, The Seven Hills School, and University School.
The average tuition cost is $22,199, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $10,787.
Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Ohio (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,115 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | 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
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ruffing Montessori School ![Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.]( "Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.")
Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Gr: NS-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,003 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition listed
Urban Community School ![Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni]( "Urban Community School Photo - Outstanding Alumni")
(Catholic)
4909 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 939-8330
Gr: NS-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Columbus Montessori Education Center ![Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program]( "Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program")
Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2610 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 522-2020
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 522-2020
Gr: NS-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
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