Private School Review - Established 2003
Ursuline High School Top 16 · Largest Endowment (OH)
St. Mary School
Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School And Academy

Ohio Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 912 religiously affiliated private schools serving 199,768 students in Ohio (70% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $7,233, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (43% of schools), Amish (19% of schools) and Christian (14% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 912
  • # Students Served: 199,768

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 912
  • # Students Served: 199,768

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
130,235
23%
Christian
127
30,648
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
5,965
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
15
2,682
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 Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Cleveland Montessori, and Gilmour 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 $7,233, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.

Recent Articles

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (OH):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

Costs of Private School in 2026
Costs of Private School in 2026
 2025-26 Best SSAT Prep Courses Reviewed
2025-26 Best SSAT Prep Courses Reviewed
Ohio Private Schools By Tuition Cost
Ohio Private Schools By Tuition Cost

More Articles

Why Private School
Running a Private School
Pre-school
Archives
High School