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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 601 students in Painesville, OH, 7% of all K-12 students in Painesville, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Painesville, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Painesville Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Phillips Osborne School
Phillips Osborne School
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
150 Gillette Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-7574
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Painesville, OH Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
601
Students
$18,186
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Painesville)
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
601 Students
232,121 Students
% Students of Color
32%
25%
0.68
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
269 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
39%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
278 Students
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
40%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
51%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,186
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,484
$5,164
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Painesville, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Painesville, OH is Our Shepherd Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Painesville?
4 private schools are located in Painesville.
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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Church of the Nazarene).
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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