Medina County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 3,824 students in Medina County, OH (there are 45 public schools, serving 25,143 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
55% of private schools in Medina County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Medina County Private Schools (2026-27)

Medina Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 668 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5399 River Styx Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3227
(2)
Map of Medina Christian Academy Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 492 students
Christian
5399 River Styx Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3227
Northside Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
7615 Ridge Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-4622
St. Ambrose School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
923 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 460-7318
(1)
Map of St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
612 E. Washington Street
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-3345
Map of Amish Private School #1
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
12644 Black River School Rd
Homerville, OH 44235
Brunswick KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1211 Pearl Rd.
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 225-8225
Map of Eastview Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
11475 Black River School Rd
Homerville, OH 44235
The Goddard School - Medina Photo
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
5138 Normandy Park
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 721-4400
Map of Kids Country
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
Alternative School
3550 Octagon Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-8697
Kindercare Photo
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
3330 Medina Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-1738
Map of Medina Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool
3330 Medina Rd.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-1738
Map of The Nurtury
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
250 N Spring Grove St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-1800
Map of Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
110 Humbolt Ave
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 334-6272
Map of St. Mark Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 158 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1330 N Carpenter Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 225-4395
Map of Small Wonders Childcare & Preschool
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
1075 S Court St Ste 99
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 764-3383
South Medina KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
190 Northland Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-1681
Wadsworth KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
135 Smokerise Dr.
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-6619
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Medina County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Medina Childrens House
Gr: NS | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
425 Ridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-0322
Map of Reimer Rd Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Baptist
1055 Reimer Road
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 334-1480

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
20 Schools

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

Private schools up 4 in Medina County, from 16 in 2016 to 20 in 2025.
# Students
3,824 Students
232,121 Students

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

Private school size up 38 students in Medina County, rising from 185 in 2016 to 223 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
262 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

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

Student-teacher ratio down 4 in Medina County private schools, from 20:1 in 2023 to 16:1 in 2025, though it remains above Ohio's 13:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
51%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,823
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,164

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59

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

# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
Asian share down 1 point in Medina County private schools, from 2% in 2018 to 1% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
57 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

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

# White Students
2,120 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
56%
59%

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

# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,544 Students
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
40%
23%

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

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Medina County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Medina County, OH include St. Ambrose School, St. Francis Xavier School, and Northside Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Medina County?
18 private schools are located in Medina County.
How diverse are private schools in Medina County?
Medina County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Medina County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Medina County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Medina County?
55% of private schools in Medina County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?

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