For the 2025 school year, there are 168 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 51,588 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio include Gesu Elementary School, Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School, and Guardian Angels Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $7,152, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $10,822.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Ohio (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 Baker Street
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 243-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
24 South 3rd St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Bishop Leibold School
(Catholic)
6666 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9343
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
394 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Cardinal Pacelli Elementary School
(Catholic)
927 Ellison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
3225 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0465
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Communion Of Saints School
(Catholic)
2160 Stillman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gesu Elementary School
(Catholic)
2045 Parkside Blvd
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 536-5634
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gesu Elementary School
(Catholic)
2450 Miramar Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-0620
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-0620
Gr: NS-8 | 716 students Tuition listed
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Tuition listed
Holy Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
223 L Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-5959
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-5959
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!")
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
3001 Price Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-8483
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-8483
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
304 E Main St.
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-6066
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-6066
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 5
Immaculate Conception School![Immaculate Conception School Photo - Christmas Program 2023]( "Immaculate Conception School Photo - Christmas Program 2023")
(Catholic)
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
2859 Lillis Dr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
(330) 923-1220
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
(330) 923-1220
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
7800 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 388-4086
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 388-4086
Gr: NS-8 | 803 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
6620 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 842-6818
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Williamsburg Ln
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1051
Gr: PK-8 | 928 students
9375 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 521-0860
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 521-0860
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Tuition listed
Lakewood Catholic Academy![Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful, 8-acre campus on the shores of Lake Erie!]( "Lakewood Catholic Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful, 8-acre campus on the shores of Lake Erie!")
(Catholic)
14808 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-0559
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
1910 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 281-4044
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
13000 Auburn Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1127
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Our Lady Of Angels School
(Catholic)
3644 Rocky River Dr
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-6841
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-6841
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students
Our Lady Of Consolation School
(Catholic)
401 Clay St
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6166
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6166
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
(Catholic)
3752 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-6779
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-6779
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School![Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Elms Elementary School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-2505
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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