Ohio Special Education Private Preschools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 special education private preschools serving 1,583 students in Ohio.
Affiliations: 7% of special education private preschools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked special education private preschool in Ohio is St. Rita School For The Deaf.
Share of the state: These schools make up 2% of the 780 private schools in Ohio and 1% of its 141,203 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,583

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,583

Top Ranked Ohio Special Education Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. Rita School For The Deaf
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
1720 Glendale Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-7600
Bridgeway Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Map of The Center For Autism & Dyslexia
Gr: NS-12 | 76 students
Special Education School
7430 Timberstone Dr.
Findlay, OH 45840
(567) 525-4487
Map of Cleveland Clinic Lerner School For Autism
Gr: PK | 92 students
Special Education School
2801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 448-6421
Map of The Golden Key Center For Exceptional Children
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Special Education School
1431 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 493-4400
Map of Hitchcock Woods School
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Special Education School
8482 Hitchcock Rd
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-2108
Map of The Learning Spectrum
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Map of The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Canal Winchester
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
6355 Winchester Blvd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 834-1114
Map of The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Johnstown
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Special Education School
3060 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 759-7099
Monarch Of School Of Bellefaire Jcb Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-8945
New Horizons Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
220 Lawrence Ave
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-7272
Map of Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Map of Sandusky County Board Of Dd - School Of Hope
Gr: PK | 24 students
Special Education School
1001 Castalia St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-9296
Map of Simon Kenton School/hardin County Brd Of Dd
Gr: PK | 51 students
Special Education School
705 N Ida St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 674-4158
Map of Steps Educational Group
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Special Education School
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 572-1337

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked special education private preschools in Ohio is St. Rita School For The Deaf.
How many special education private preschools are located in Ohio?
15 special education private preschools are located in Ohio.
How diverse are special education private preschools in Ohio?
Ohio special education private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of special education private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
7% of special education private preschools in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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