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Best Ohio Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 39 special education private schools serving 4,176 students in Ohio.

The special education private schools in Ohio include Lawrence School, St. Rita School For The Deaf, and St. Aloysius Education Center.

The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

13% of special education private schools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 39
# Students Served: 4,176

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 39
# Students Served: 4,176

Ohio Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

4,176

Students

$29,334

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

29%

Students of Color

5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Ohio?

The special education private schools in Ohio include Lawrence School, St. Rita School For The Deaf, and St. Aloysius Education Center.

How many special education private schools are located in Ohio?

39 special education private schools are located in Ohio.

How diverse are special education private schools in Ohio?

Ohio special education private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?

13% of special education private schools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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