Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun

Best Lancaster Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,157 students in Lancaster, OH.
The top-ranked private preschools in Lancaster, OH include St. Mary Elementary School and Fairfield Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private preschools in Lancaster, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lancaster Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfield Christian Academy
Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun
(Christian)
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Faith Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
Gr: NS | 54 students
Lancaster Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Owls Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
Gr: K-12 | 27 students

Overview

This Town (Lancaster)
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,157 Students
140,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
11,660 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1298
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$10,867
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$69.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,913 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,034 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
16 Students
10,491 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
680 Students
76,871 Students
% White Students
60%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
172 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
412 Students
44,610 Students
% of Others Students
37%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Lancaster, OH?
The top-ranked private preschools in Lancaster, OH include St. Mary Elementary School and Fairfield Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lancaster?
6 private preschools are located in Lancaster.
How diverse are private preschools in Lancaster?
Lancaster private preschools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
83% of private preschools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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