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Best Ohio Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 912 religiously affiliated private schools serving 198,978 students in Ohio (70% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,170, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,610.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (43% of schools), Amish (19% of schools) and Christian (14% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 912
  • # Students Served: 198,978

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 912
  • # Students Served: 198,978

Top Ranked Ohio Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
177
5,532
35%
Assembly of God
6
681
26%
Baptist
35
4,422
23%
Brethren
4
1,545
22%
Catholic
396
129,501
23%
Christian
126
29,980
26%
Church of Christ
1
99
8%
Church of God
3
118
67%
Church of God in Christ
1
50
-
Church of the Nazarene
10
2,389
23%
Episcopal
2
254
49%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8
1,047
7%
Friends
3
280
10%
Islamic
13
2,034
42%
Jewish
22
5,946
36%
Latter Day Saints
2
151
47%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
31
4,991
27%
Mennonite
10
1,814
6%
Methodist
12
1,608
18%
Other
16
3,313
19%
Pentecostal
10
698
40%
Presbyterian
4
700
9%
Seventh Day Adventist
16
1,428
73%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4
397
22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Ohio include Cleveland Montessori, Gilmour Academy, and Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Ohio?
912 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Ohio.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $8,170, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,610.

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