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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 1,353 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio include Royal Redeemer Lutheran School, Risen Christ Lutheran School, and St. Paul Westlake.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio (2026-27)

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Risen Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 323-3688
(2)
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Royal Redeemer Lutheran School Photo
Royal Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11680 Royalton Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-7988
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St. Paul Westlake
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
(3)
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Our Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
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Redeemer Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
2141 5th St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 923-1280
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St. Mark's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5849 Buckwheat Rd
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-3354
(1)
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St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1075 Glenwood Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio include Royal Redeemer Lutheran School, Risen Christ Lutheran School, and St. Paul Westlake.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Ohio?
7 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
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Private Schools
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Students
$12,572
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
14:1
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