Hershey Montessori School Photo

Best Painesville Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 313 students in Painesville, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private elementary schools in Painesville, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Elementary Schools in Painesville, OH (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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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

Overview

This Town (Painesville)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
313 Students
183,140 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
15,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,186
$9,200
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,484
$4,809
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,244 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
4,133 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
9,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
19,162 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
196 Students
115,083 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
237 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
n/a
37,973 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Painesville, OH?
2 private elementary schools are located in Painesville, OH.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Painesville?
50% of private elementary schools in Painesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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