Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior

Best Rocky River Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,218 students in Rocky River, OH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Rocky River, OH include Magnificat High School and Lutheran High School West.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private high schools in Rocky River, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rocky River Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lutheran High School West
Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3850 Linden Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Magnificat High School
All-girls (Catholic)
20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Rocky River)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,218 Students
97,812 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
10,149 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,375
$13,249
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
55%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
2,822 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
4,705 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%
# Black Students
45 Students
10,856 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
854 Students
66,179 Students
% White Students
70%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
138 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
152 Students
15,942 Students
% of Others Students
12%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Rocky River, OH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Rocky River, OH include Magnificat High School and Lutheran High School West.
How many private high schools are located in Rocky River?
2 private high schools are located in Rocky River.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rocky River?
100% of private high schools in Rocky River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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