St. Peter School Photo

Best Lorain County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private preschools serving 4,423 students in Lorain County, OH.
The top-ranked private preschools in Lorain County, OH include Open Door Christian Schools-add S, St. Peter School, and Lake Ridge Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
54% of private preschools in Lorain County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lorain County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Open Door Christian Schools-add S
Open Door Christian Schools-add S Photo
(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
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 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
Primrose School Of Avon
Daycare / Preschool
1115 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
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
26 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,423 Students
141,080 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
319 Teachers
11,728 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1262
(Out of 1600)
1296
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,014
$10,867
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
49%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
129 Students
2,981 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
256 Students
6,050 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
156 Students
10,510 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
2,538 Students
77,148 Students
% White Students
59%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
174 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
1,199 Students
44,618 Students
% of Others Students
28%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Lorain County, OH?
The top-ranked private preschools in Lorain County, OH include Open Door Christian Schools-add S, St. Peter School, and Lake Ridge Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lorain County?
26 private preschools are located in Lorain County.
How diverse are private preschools in Lorain County?
Lorain County private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lorain County?
54% of private preschools in Lorain County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Lorain County are often viewed compared to one another?

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