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North Ridgeville KinderCare
The Goddard School

North Ridgeville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 981 students in North Ridgeville, OH, 18% of all K-12 students in North Ridgeville, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
43% of private schools in North Ridgeville, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked North Ridgeville Private Schools (2026)

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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Map of St. Peter School
St. Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students
Catholic
35749 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-3212
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Map of Christian Life Academy
Christian Life Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Christian
8877 Avon Belden Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-0758
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
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Map of N Ridgeville KinderCare
N Ridgeville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7171 Lear Nagel Rd.
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-2706
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North Ridgeville KinderCare Photo
North Ridgeville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7171 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-2706
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Map of Shepherd Of The Ridge Lutheran School
Shepherd Of The Ridge Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
34555 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1032
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North Ridgeville, OH Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+75.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
981
Students
+3.7% (+35 students) 10-yr
$6,166
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
+183.3% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (North Ridgeville)
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,310 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20175
20164
20154
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# Students
981 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025194195179
2024194183172
2023183189174
2022227228185
2021184218180
2020184183171
2019190188175
2018190186172
2017271228180
2016315225178
2015315208167
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% Students of Color
17%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202517%25%34%
202417%25%34%
202318%24%33%
202217%22%33%
202117%21%32%
202017%21%32%
201920%20%31%
201820%19%31%
20176%23%32%
20166%23%32%
20156%24%32%
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0.54
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.530.580.65
20240.530.580.65
20230.550.560.65
20220.550.540.64
20210.540.540.64
20200.540.530.64
20190.570.510.63
20180.570.510.63
20170.470.480.61
20160.470.480.61
20150.470.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20259%2%5%
20249%2%5%
20239%3%5%
202210%3%4%
20219%3%4%
20209%3%4%
201913%2%4%
201813%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20194%3%8%
20184%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%10%7%
20203%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%8%7%
20162%8%7%
20152%8%8%
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# White Students
544 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
64%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202565%60%52%
202465%60%52%
202364%62%52%
202263%64%54%
202164%64%54%
202064%65%54%
201961%67%56%
201861%67%56%
201730%70%58%
201630%70%58%
201530%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
179 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202520%22%26%
202420%22%26%
202321%21%25%
202221%21%25%
202121%20%25%
202021%20%24%
201920%19%24%
201820%19%23%
201767%18%22%
201667%18%22%
201567%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
107 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Ridgeville, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20258:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20179:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
8 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1262
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,166
$10,610
Average % on Financial Aid
73%
52%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in North Ridgeville, OH?
The top ranked private schools in North Ridgeville, OH include Lake Ridge Academy and St. Peter School.
How many private schools are located in North Ridgeville?
7 private schools are located in North Ridgeville.
How diverse are private schools in North Ridgeville?
North Ridgeville private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in North Ridgeville go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in North Ridgeville are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Ridgeville?
43% of private schools in North Ridgeville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in North Ridgeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in North Ridgeville include: North Ridgeville KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Lake Ridge Academy

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