For the 2025-26 school year, there are 73 montessori private schools serving 7,619 students in Ohio.
The top ranked montessori private schools in Ohio include Ruffing Montessori School, Alexandria Montessori School, and Hudson Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $13,618, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,723.
Top Ranked Ohio Montessori Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12510 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alexandria Montessori School![Alexandria Montessori School Photo - Students learn long division using the Montessori material "Test Tube" Alexandria Montessori School Photo - Students learn long division using the Montessori material "Test Tube"]()

Montessori School
175 East Franklin Street
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Gr: K-5 | 15 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Mercy Montessori Center![Mercy Montessori Center Photo Mercy Montessori Center Photo]()

Montessori School (Catholic)
2335 Grandview Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-6700
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2505 Riverside Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 321-3282
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 321-3282
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Ruffing Montessori School![Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School. Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.]()

Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Gr: NS-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Springs East Montessori School
Montessori School
9429 Loveland Madeira Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 509-7671
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 509-7671
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
7115 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Westshore Montessori School![Westshore Montessori School Photo Westshore Montessori School Photo]()

Montessori School
26536 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
Gr: PK-K | 128 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Absorbent Minds Montessori School
Montessori School
130 Broad Blvd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 414-3068
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 414-3068
Gr: PK-1 | 81 students
Akron Montessori School
Montessori School
3882 Bywood Ave
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
Gr: NS-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Alexandria Montessori
Montessori School
175 East Franklin Street
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students
Ashland Montessori School
Montessori School
1515 Mifflin Ave
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-5699
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-5699
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Canton Montessori School![Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education. Canton Montessori School Photo - Canton Montessori School, Established 1968. 50 Years of premier Montessori education.]()

Montessori School
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1904 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Gr: NS-6 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Childrens Meeting House
Montessori School
927 Obannonville Rd
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-4757
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-4757
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
Columbus Montessori Education Center![Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program]()

Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
4400 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-1066
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-1066
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Country Hills Montessori
Montessori School
325 E Central Ave
Springboro, OH 45066
(937) 748-0868
Springboro, OH 45066
(937) 748-0868
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Country Hills Montessori
Montessori School
10111 Simonson Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 202-1401
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 202-1401
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
County Line School
Montessori School (Amish)
7031 State Route 322
Windsor, OH 44099
(440) 272-5142
Windsor, OH 44099
(440) 272-5142
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Creative World Of Montessori
Montessori School
1720 Belvo Rd
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 979-4132
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 979-4132
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students Tuition listed
Creative World Of Montessori Beavercreek
Montessori School
1481 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-2907
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-2907
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students
Dayton Montessori Society
Montessori School
16 E Elmwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-4572
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-4572
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students Tuition listed
Decolores Montessori School
Montessori School
312 Central Avenue
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 547-1334
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 547-1334
Gr: PK-9 | 288 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Discovery Center
Montessori School
9035 Cincinnati Dayton Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0808
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0808
Gr: K | 60 students
Doughty Valley School
Montessori School (Amish)
2460 Township Road 116
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 600-2188
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 600-2188
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
10465 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Enon Montessori
Montessori School
8001 Dayton Springfield Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 864-5530
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 864-5530
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Farmview Montessori Garden
Montessori School
3501 Tylersville Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 737-0479
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 737-0479
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Fieldcrest Montessori School
Montessori School
1346 Easthill St Se
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-2222
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-2222
Gr: K-1 | 15 students
Firelands Montessori Academy
Montessori School
329 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-6181
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-6181
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Gloria Dei Montessori School![Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo]()

Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4460 Berwick St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 271-4171
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 271-4171
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked montessori private schools in Ohio include Ruffing Montessori School, Alexandria Montessori School, and Hudson Montessori School.
How many montessori private schools are located in Ohio?
73 montessori private schools are located in Ohio.
How much do montessori private schools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $13,618, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,723.
How diverse are montessori private schools in Ohio?
Ohio montessori private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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