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Lakewood Catholic Academy
Lakewood Lutheran School
Padre Pio Academy

Lakewood Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,127 students in Lakewood, OH, 33% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Lakewood, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,127
  • Average Tuition: $10,945
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Lakewood, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,127
  • Average Tuition: $10,945
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Lakewood, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2026-27)

Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo
Lakewood Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
14808 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
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Lakewood Lutheran School Photo
Lakewood Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14560 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-6941
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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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Map of Brownstone Private Child Care
Brownstone Private Child Care
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
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Map of Calvary Community School
Calvary Community School
Gr: PK-3 | 42 students
Methodist
16305 Hilliard Rd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-4324
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Map of Lakewood Child Care Center
Lakewood Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Daycare / Preschool
1450 Belle Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 228-5437
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Padre Pio Academy Photo
Padre Pio Academy
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
12920 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-4854
(4)
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
Catholic
17415 Northwood Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1225
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Lakewood, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Clement Elementary School
St. Clement Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
14505 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-1942
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Map of St. Luke Elementary School
St. Luke Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 308 students
Catholic
13889 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-7033
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Lakewood, OH Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,127
Students
$10,945
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lakewood)
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
2,127 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
11%
25%
0.47
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
108 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,488 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
448 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
142 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,945
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,172
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 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 Catholic Academy, Lakewood Lutheran School, 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?
33% 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 Methodist).
Which private schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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