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Best Lakewood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,051 students in Lakewood, OH (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,410 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lakewood, OH include Lakewood Lutheran School, Brownstone Private Child Care, and St. Edward High School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Lakewood, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakewood Catholic Academy
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(Catholic)
14808 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Lakewood Lutheran School
Lakewood Lutheran School Photo - Lakewood Lutheran School students participate in Young Rembrandts art classes.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
14560 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-6941
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Acceptance rate listed
St. Edward High School
St. Edward High School Photo - With 80 state and 11 national championship titles, the Eagles are proud to be the winningest high school athletic program in Ohio.
All-boys (Catholic)
13500 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 49 Tuition listed
Calvary Community School
(Methodist)
16305 Hilliard Rd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-4324
Gr: PK-3 | 42 students
Lakewood Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1450 Belle Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 228-5437
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Tuition listed
Padre Pio Academy
(Catholic)
1375 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-4854
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
17415 Northwood Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1225
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14505 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-1942
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
13889 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-7033
Gr: K-8 | 308 students

Overview

This Town (Lakewood)
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,051 Students
229,250 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
19,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,962
$10,686
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,753
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$70.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
108 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,488 Students
140,191 Students
% White Students
72%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
311 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
376 Students
51,844 Students
% of Others Students
18%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lakewood, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Lakewood, OH include Lakewood Lutheran School, Brownstone Private Child Care, and St. Edward High School.
How many private schools are located in Lakewood?
8 private schools are located in Lakewood.
How diverse are private schools in Lakewood?
Lakewood private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lakewood go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Lakewood are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakewood?
75% of private schools in Lakewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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