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Best Painesville Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 601 students in Painesville, OH (there are 17 public schools, serving 7,693 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Painesville, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Painesville, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Painesville, OH (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
7645 Fredle Drive
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-1333
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Sports: 4
Hershey Montessori School
Hershey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students 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
Painesville Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
Gr: NS-PK
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Painesville, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Gillette Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-7574
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Painesville, OH?
4 private schools are located in Painesville, OH.
What percentage of students in Painesville go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Painesville are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Painesville?
50% of private schools in Painesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Painesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Painesville include: The Goddard School vs. Hershey Montessori School

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