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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 66 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 5,915 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio include Gesu Elementary School, Creative Play Center, and Mini University-Wright State University.
The average tuition cost is $13,177, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,610.
17% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 66

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 66

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio (2026-27)

Map of Creative Play Center
Creative Play Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-7529
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Map of Gesu Elementary School
Gesu Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 716 students
Catholic
2450 Miramar Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-0620
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Map of The Mary Evans Child Development Center
The Mary Evans Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool
3777 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 777-4099
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Map of Mini University-Wright State University
Mini University-Wright State University
Gr: NS | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
(937) 775-4070
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Map of St. Joan Of Arc School
St. Joan Of Arc School
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
120 Bordner Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 477-2972
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Map of St. Joseph School
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
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Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Catholic
925 E State St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-3451
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Map of Sandusky Central Catholic School
Sandusky Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 507 students
Catholic
410 W Jefferson St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1892
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Map of All The Children Of The World Academy
All The Children Of The World Academy
Gr: PK-K | 227 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
6841 Freeman Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 890-8985
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Map of Avon Montessori Academy
Avon Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
(3)
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Blue Ash KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
9455 Plainfield Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-5467
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Map of The Compass School
The Compass School
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
3989 N Hampton Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 764-8844
(2)
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Map of The Compass School
The Compass School
Gr: PK-K | 205 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
9370 Waterstone Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 683-8833
(1)
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Map of Creative World Of Montessori
Creative World Of Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students
Montessori School
1720 Belvo Rd
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 979-4132
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Delhi KinderCare Photo
Delhi KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
921 Anderson Ferry Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 451-7796
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Evergreen Children's Center Inc Photo
Evergreen Children's Center Inc
Gr: NS-K | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
2659 Dayton Xenia Road
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 426-6674
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Map of Fairfield Educational Bulding
Fairfield Educational Bulding
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool
1748 Happy Valley Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3390
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Map of Faith Academy
Faith Academy
Gr: NS | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
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Map of Gingerbread Academy
Gingerbread Academy
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Alternative School
4215 Malsbary Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
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Gloria Dei Montessori School Photo
Gloria Dei Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
615 Shiloh Drive
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 274-7195
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio include Gesu Elementary School, Creative Play Center, and Mini University-Wright State University.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Ohio?
66 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $13,177, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,610.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
17% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
66
Private Schools
5,915
Students
$13,177
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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