St. Peter School Photo

Best Lorain County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 5,300 students in Lorain County, OH (there are 88 public schools, serving 43,043 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Lorain County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lorain County, OH include Elyria Catholic High School, Lake Ridge Academy, and St. Joseph Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $8,296, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,686.
61% of private schools in Lorain County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lorain County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elyria Catholic High School
(Catholic)
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
(2)
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Ridge Academy
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Sports: 7
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(Christian)
(10)
8287 West Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-6386
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
1339 East Erie Avenue
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-2155
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
175 Saint Joseph Dr
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4244
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
35749 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-3212
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Tuition listed
St. Peter School
St. Peter School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3601 Oberlin Ave
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-9909
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Avon Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lear Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2531
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Avon Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(3)
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian Community School
Christian Community School Photo - Christian Community School
(Christian)
(3)
35716 Royalton Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-6224
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
(Christian)
8877 Avon Belden Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-0758
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Cornerstone Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32340 Electric Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-7646
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Elyria KinderCare
Elyria KinderCare Photo - Elyria KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1216 Abbe Rd. North
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-6890
Gr: NS-PK
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
11400 Lagrange Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 458-5185
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2555 Hale Street
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3300
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
Gr: NS-K | 136 students Tuition listed
Kids R Us Childcare
2855 G St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-5949
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
KinderCare of Avon
KinderCare of Avon Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
35680 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-0700
Gr: NS-PK
N Ridgeville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7171 Lear Nagel Rd.
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-2706
Gr: NS-PK
The Nest
Daycare / Preschool
1504 Travelers Point
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 271-8441
Gr: K | 3 students
North Coast Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
4125 Leavitt Road
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-1100
Gr: K-6 | 110 students
North Ridgeville KinderCare
North Ridgeville KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Kindecare North Ridgeville!
Daycare / Preschool
7171 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-2706
Gr: NS-PK
Northern Ohio Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 Kenilworth Ave
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 830-2043
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Avon
Daycare / Preschool
1115 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
St. Joseph Parish School
St. Joseph Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
32929 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6233
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
237 4th St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-2808
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
St. Thomas The Apostle
(Catholic)
719 Harris Road
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-6275
Gr: NS-5 | 104 students
Shepherd Of The Ridge Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
34555 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1032
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lorain County, Ohio

Lorain County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
760 Tower Boulevard
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8216
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students
2707 W 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3289
Gr: PK | 32 students

Overview

This County (Lorain County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
31 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,300 Students
229,250 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
381 Teachers
19,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
51%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1262
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,296
$10,686
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,753
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$70.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
139 Students
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
345 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
193 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
3,182 Students
140,191 Students
% White Students
61%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
1,297 Students
51,844 Students
% of Others Students
25%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lorain County, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Lorain County, OH include Elyria Catholic High School, Lake Ridge Academy, and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Lorain County?
31 private schools are located in Lorain County.
How much do private schools cost in Lorain County?
The average tuition cost is $8,296, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,686.
How diverse are private schools in Lorain County?
Lorain County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lorain County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Lorain County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lorain County?
61% of private schools in Lorain County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lorain County are often viewed compared to one another?

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