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Ohio Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 41 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 16,198 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio include Hathaway Brown School, University School, and The Columbus Academy.
The average tuition cost is $28,242, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
28% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio (2026-27)

Cincinnati Country Day School Photo
Cincinnati Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 854 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16
6905 Given Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 979-0220
(5)
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Columbus School For Girls Photo
Columbus School For Girls
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
(2)
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Gilmour Academy Photo
Gilmour Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
(1)
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University School Photo
University School
Gr: PK-12 | 877 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
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The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School Photo
The Lillian & Betty Ratner Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Jewish
27575 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 464-0033
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Marburn Academy Photo
Marburn Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
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Andrews Osborne Academy Photo
Andrews Osborne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 33
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
(1)
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Birchwood School of Hawken Photo
Birchwood School of Hawken
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
(2)
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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Photo
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,115 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
8283 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 247-0900
(5)
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The Columbus Academy Photo
The Columbus Academy
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
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Grand River Academy Photo
Grand River Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
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Hathaway Brown School Photo
Hathaway Brown School
Gr: NS-12 | 840 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
(2)
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Hawken School Photo
Hawken School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
5000 Clubside Rd., 12465 County Line Rd., and 11025 Magnolia Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
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Hudson Montessori School Photo
Hudson Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
(1)
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Map of Lake Ridge Academy
Lake Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
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Laurel School Photo
Laurel School
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
(2)
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Lawrence School Photo
Lawrence School
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
(2)
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Map of Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Gr: 1-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11
Special Education School
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
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Map of The Lippman School
The Lippman School
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-0419
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Map of Lower Trail School
Lower Trail School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Amish
10400 Lower Trail Rd
Dundee, OH 44624
(330) 260-3858
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Maumee Valley Country Day School Photo
Maumee Valley Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
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The Miami Valley School Photo
The Miami Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 34
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
(9)
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Old Trail School Photo
Old Trail School
Gr: NS-8 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
2315 Ira Road
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
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Map of Olney Friends School
Olney Friends School
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Friends
61830 Sandy Ridge Rd
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3655
(4)
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Ridgewood School Photo
Ridgewood School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 13
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
(2)
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Map of St. Andrew Continuation School
St. Andrew Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
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The Seven Hills School Photo
The Seven Hills School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,003 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
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The Summit Country Day School Photo
The Summit Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,081 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
2161 Grandin Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-4700
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The Wellington School Photo
The Wellington School
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
(7)
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Western Reserve Academy Photo
Western Reserve Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
(1)
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Canton Country Day School Photo
Canton Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
(3)
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Map of Child Care Center At Riverside
Child Care Center At Riverside
Gr: PK-K | 245 students
Daycare / Preschool
835 Thomas Lane
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 566-4847
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The Columbus Jewish Day School Photo
The Columbus Jewish Day School
Gr: K-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
150 E Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 939-5311
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Hershey Montessori School Photo
Hershey Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
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Map of John F Keenedy Catholic School
John F Keenedy Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 205 students
Catholic
3000 Reeves Rd Ne
Warren, OH 44483
(330) 372-2375
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio include Hathaway Brown School, University School, and The Columbus Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Ohio?
41 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $28,242, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
28% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
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Private Schools
16,198
Students
$28,242
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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