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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 306 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 105,417 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio include Gilmour Academy, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, and Arch Bishop Moeller High School.
The average tuition cost is $7,531, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 306

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 306

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio (2026-27)

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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St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
265 Baker Street
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
(1)
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Ursuline High School Photo
Ursuline High School
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
750 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
(2)
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Map of All Saints School
All Saints School
Gr: K-8 | 486 students
Catholic
8939 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 792-4732
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Arch Bishop Moeller High School Photo
Arch Bishop Moeller High School
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 18
All-boys (Catholic)
9001 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 791-1680
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Map of Archbishop Alter High School
Archbishop Alter High School
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
940 E David Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4434
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Archbishop Hoban High School Photo
Archbishop Hoban High School
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 41
Catholic
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
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Bishop Fenwick High School Photo
Bishop Fenwick High School
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
4855 St. Rt. 122
Franklin, OH 45005
(513) 428-0525
(1)
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Bishop Flaget School Photo
Bishop Flaget School
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
(1)
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Map of Bishop Hartley High School
Bishop Hartley High School
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students
Catholic
1285 Zettler Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 237-5421
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Map of Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Catholic
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
(1)
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Map of Bishop Leibold School
Bishop Leibold School
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
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Map of Bishop Leibold School
Bishop Leibold School
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Catholic
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
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Map of Bishop Ready High School
Bishop Ready High School
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
707 Salisbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-5263
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Bishop Watterson High School Photo
Bishop Watterson High School
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
99 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
(2)
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
42274255 Bellevue Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 472-1121
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Map of Calvert Catholic School
Calvert Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 357 students
Catholic
152 Madison St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-3844
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Map of Cardinal Mooney High School
Cardinal Mooney High School
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
2545 Erie St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
(3)
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Map of Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Catholic
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
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Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School And Academy Photo
Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School And Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
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Map of Catholic Central
Catholic Central
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
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Map of Catholic Central School
Catholic Central School
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Catholic
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
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Central Catholic High School Photo
Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
4824 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-2131
(7)
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Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Photo
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
505 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
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Map of Christ The King Elementary School
Christ The King Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
4100 Harvest Ln
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 475-0909
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Map of Cleveland Central Catholic High School
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
6550 Baxter Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-4700
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Map of Communion Of Saints School
Communion Of Saints School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
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Map of Divine Mercy School
Divine Mercy School
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Catholic
120 Arturus St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2114
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Map of Elder High School
Elder High School
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3900 Vincent Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-3744
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Map of Elyria Catholic High School
Elyria Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
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Map of Gesu Elementary School
Gesu Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Catholic
2045 Parkside Blvd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
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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 Guardian Angels Elementary School
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
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Map of Holy Angels Elementary School
Holy Angels Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
223 L Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-5959
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Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio include Gilmour Academy, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, and Arch Bishop Moeller High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Ohio?
306 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $7,531, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
306
Private Schools
105,417
Students
$7,531
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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