For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 special education private elementary schools serving 3,727 students in Ohio.
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Ohio include Lawrence School-upper School Campus, Marburn Academy, and Julie Billiart Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Ohio Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marburn Academy![Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.]( "Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.")
Special Education School
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
Gr: 1-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6140 Parkland Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 716-8318
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 716-8318
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Special Education School
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Gr: 1-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita School For The Deaf
Special Education School (Catholic)
1720 Glendale Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-7600
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Acld School
Special Education School
118 E. Wood Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Gr: 2-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 471-2626
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 471-2626
Gr: 3-6 | 15 students
The Bridge Avenue School
Special Education School (Christian)
3389 Fulton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 647-7777
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 647-7777
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Bridgeway Academy![Bridgeway Academy Photo]( "Bridgeway Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
The Center For Autism & Dyslexia
Special Education School
7430 Timberstone Dr.
Findlay, OH 45840
(567) 525-4487
Findlay, OH 45840
(567) 525-4487
Gr: NS-12 | 76 students
The Center For Autism And Dyslexia
Special Education School
2280 Baton Rouge
Lima, OH 45805
(567) 371-3467
Lima, OH 45805
(567) 371-3467
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
The Childrens Home
Special Education School
5050 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-6390
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-6390
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Eleanor Gerson School
Special Education School
10427 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 487-1690
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Golden Key Center For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1431 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 493-4400
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 493-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Tuition listed
Haugland Learning Center Lancaster
Special Education School
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
5120 Godown Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Canal Winchester
Special Education School
6355 Winchester Blvd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 834-1114
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 834-1114
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Johnstown
Special Education School
3060 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 759-7099
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 759-7099
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Linden Grove School
Special Education School
4122 Myrtle Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 984-2215
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 984-2215
Gr: K-8 | 81 students
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Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-8945
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-8945
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
New Horizons Academy![New Horizons Academy Photo - Our Wauseon campus, located at 220 Lawrence Avenue in Wauseon, OH, has an enrollment of just over 100 students.]( "New Horizons Academy Photo - Our Wauseon campus, located at 220 Lawrence Avenue in Wauseon, OH, has an enrollment of just over 100 students.")
Special Education School
220 Lawrence Ave
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-7272
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-7272
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Nicholas School
Special Education School
1306 Garbry Rd
Piqua, OH 45356
(937) 773-6979
Piqua, OH 45356
(937) 773-6979
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Ola/st Joseph Center
Special Education School (Catholic)
2346 West 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 334-2963
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 334-2963
Gr: 3-8 | 103 students
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Special Education School
2405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Re-education Services
Special Education School
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3131
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3131
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
St. Aloysius Education Center
Special Education School
4721 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 242-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 242-7600
Gr: 1-11 | 102 students
Skyward Academy
Special Education School
9994 Zig Zag Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 222-4611
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 222-4611
Gr: 5-12 | 71 students
Springer School & Center
Special Education School
2121 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-6080
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-6080
Gr: 1-10 | 190 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Steps Educational Group
Special Education School
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 572-1337
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 572-1337
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1584 Wilson Ave
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Ohio include Lawrence School-upper School Campus, Marburn Academy, and Julie Billiart Schools.
How many special education private elementary schools are located in Ohio?
33 special education private elementary schools are located in Ohio.
How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Ohio?
Ohio special education private elementary schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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