Lucas County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private preschools serving 6,065 students in Lucas County, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
68% of private preschools in Lucas County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 6,065
  • Average Tuition: $10,285
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Lucas County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 6,065
  • Average Tuition: $10,285
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Lucas County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Lucas County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School And Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Map of First St. John Dayschool
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2471 Seaman St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-6480
Map of Gesu Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Catholic
2045 Parkside Blvd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
Maumee Valley Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: NS-9 | 140 students
Catholic
6145 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 535-5667
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students
Catholic
112 W Broadway St
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-3304
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
5411 Main St
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-6670
St. Patrick Of Heatherdowns School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4201 Heatherdowns Blvd
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1775
Toledo Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Map of Toledo Day Nursery
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
2211 Jefferson
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
(1)
Map of Toledo Islamic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Islamic
5225 Alexis Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3339
Map of Trinity Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4560 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 385-2301
West Side Montessori Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
7115 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
(14)
Childcare Adventures ELC Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
3542 Glendale Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 385-5880
Map of Discovery Center
Gr: K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8011 Dutch Rd
Waterville, OH 43566
(419) 878-8689
Map of Discovery Express School Elementary School
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1640 Timber Wolf Dr
Holland, OH 43528
(419) 861-1060
Map of Gateway Pre-k School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Seventh Day Adventist)
4650 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 345-7443
Holland-Sylvania KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2812 North Holland Sylvania Rd.
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 531-6450
Lial Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School (Catholic)
5700 Davis Road
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5167
Maumee KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
125 Chesterfield Lane
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-8206
Map of Montessori Day School
Gr: NS | 47 students
Montessori School
5559 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 537-7011
Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Catholic
1620 Olimphia Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 536-1194
Map of St. Catherine Of Siena School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
1155 Corbin Rd
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 478-9900
Map of St. Martin De Porres
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
1119 W. Bancroft
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 241-4544
Map of St. Pius X Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
2950 Ilger Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 535-7688
Sylvania KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6367 River Crossings
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 824-5437
Map of Thrive Childcare
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3530 Seaman St
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 691-6313
Map of Toddlers School Iv
Gr: NS | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
806 Starr Avenue
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 693-7550
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Lucas County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Cathedra Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Church of God
5242 Mcgregor Lane
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-8461
Map of Holy Rosary
Gr: PK-3 | 94 students
Catholic
2565 York Street
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-1653
Map of Ladyfield Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
3837 Secor Road
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-5451
Map of Mary Immaculate School
Gr: 1-8 | 57 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
3835 Secor Rd
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 474-1688
Map of Pope John Paul II School
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students
Catholic
3248 Warsaw Street
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 243-5257
Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
824 6th Street
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-0869
Map of St. Agnes Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
3891 Martha Avenue
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 478-7778
Map of St. Charles School
Gr: K-8 | 203 students
Catholic
1850 Airport Highway
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 382-7271
Map of St. Clement Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Catholic
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 474-9657
Map of St. Elizabeth Seton School
Gr: K-8 | 143 students
Catholic
1030 Clay Avenue
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 726-4471
Map of St. Hedwig
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
225 Dexter St
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 729-3658
Map of St. Hyacinth Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Catholic
728 Parkside Blvd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-7078
Map of St. Stephen School
Gr: 4-8 | 91 students
Catholic
2018 Consaul Street
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-8760
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
630 Cuthbert Rd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1507

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
28 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
6,065 Students
141,203 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
33%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
455 Teachers
11,746 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1280
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,285
$8,306
Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$187
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,167
$5,492
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$22.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,214 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
182 Students
2,953 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
240 Students
5,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
948 Students
10,384 Students
% Black Students
16%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
2,813 Students
76,039 Students
% White Students
46%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
172 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,854 Students
46,082 Students
% of Others Students
31%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lucas County, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Lucas County, OH include Maumee Valley Country Day School, Toledo Christian Schools, and Gesu Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Lucas County?
28 private preschools are located in Lucas County.
How diverse are private preschools in Lucas County?
Lucas County private preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lucas County?
68% of private preschools in Lucas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Lucas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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