Lake Catholic High School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (OH)

Andrews Osborne Academy Top 12 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (OH)

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Lake County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,973 students in Lake County, OH.

The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.

75% of private high schools in Lake County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 7
# Students Served: 1,973
Average Tuition: $12,183
% Students on Financial Aid: 41%
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students of Color: 27%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 7
# Students Served: 1,973
Average Tuition: $12,183
% Students on Financial Aid: 41%
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students of Color: 27%
View Lake County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Lake County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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

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Cornerstone Christian Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 458 students

Avg. class size: 19 students

Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9

Christian

2846 Som Center Road

Willoughby, OH 44094

(440) 943-9260

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Lake Catholic High School

Gr: 9-12 | 457 students

Avg. class size: 13 students

Sports: 19

Catholic

6733 Reynolds Road

Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 578-1020

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Mentor Christian School

Gr: K-12 | 194 students

Christian

8600 Lake Shore Blvd

Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 257-3172

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New Life Christian Academy

Gr: 1-12 | 18 students

Montessori School (Pentecostal)

4080 Call Rd

Perry, OH 44081

(440) 259-3850

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St. Mary Magdalene/st Justin Martyr School

Gr: K-9 | 279 students

Catholic

35741 Stevens Blvd

Eastlake, OH 44095

(440) 946-5414

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Telshe High School

Gr: 9-12 | 133 students

All-boys (Jewish)

28400 Euclid Ave

Wickliffe, OH 44092

(440) 775-4317

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Lake County Private High Schools (Closed)

Immaculate Conception School

Gr: K-9 | 241 students

Catholic

37940 Euclid Ave

Willoughby, OH 44094

(440) 942-2121

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Phillips Osborne School

Gr: PK-8 | 243 students

150 Gillette Street

Painesville, OH 44077

(440) 352-7574

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St. Mary Magdalene School

Gr: PK-8

Catholic

32114 Vine Street

Eastlake, OH 44095

(440) 943-2133

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

172 Teachers

10,345 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

57%

Average Class Size

15 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

10 courses

13 courses

Average SAT score

1366

(Out of 1600)

1239

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,183

$12,076

Average % on Financial Aid

41%

55%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,614

$7,509

Average Acceptance Rate

83%

86%

Average Endowment Size

$1.4 million

$31.19 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49

0.56

# American Indian Students

2 Students

1,207 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

127 Students

2,823 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

57 Students

4,707 Students

% Hispanic Students

# Black Students

265 Students

10,858 Students

% Black Students

13%

10%

# White Students

1,375 Students

66,357 Students

% White Students

70%

64%

# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

138 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

153 Students

18,078 Students

% of Others Students

17%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

21 extracurriculars

12 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

12 sports

10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Lake County, OH?

The private high schools in Lake County, OH include Lake Catholic High School, Andrews Osborne Academy, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.

How many private high schools are located in Lake County?

7 private high schools are located in Lake County.

How diverse are private high schools in Lake County?

Lake County private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.

What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?

75% of private high schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Which private high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private high schools in Lake County include: Lake Catholic High School vs. Andrews Osborne Academy, New Life Christian Academy vs. Mentor Christian School, Andrews Osborne Academy vs. Lake Catholic High School

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