St. Paul Westlake Photo - Tiger pride is apparent throughout our campus!

Best Ohio Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation serving 1,343 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in Ohio include Royal Redeemer Lutheran School and St. Paul Westlake.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in Ohio (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Royal Redeemer Lutheran School
Royal Redeemer Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11680 Royalton Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 237-7988
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Westlake
St. Paul Westlake Photo - Tiger pride is apparent throughout our campus!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7776
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Christian School
Redeemer Christian School Photo - Imagine your child growing in their faith, academic and social skills because they are being equipped to excel by caring teachers that are focused on God’s presence. Imagine your child making a positive difference with the faith they have bolstered and the skills they have developed! At Redeemer Christian School, students become faith-based dream makers and world changers!
(Christian)
2141 5th St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 923-1280
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Risen Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 323-3688
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Mark's Lutheran School
St. Mark's Lutheran School Photo - Academics. Belief. Character. Service.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
5849 Buckwheat Rd
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-3354
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1075 Glenwood Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students

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