Ridgewood School Photo

Best Springfield Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,261 students in Springfield, OH (there are 28 public schools, serving 14,528 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Springfield, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, OH include Catholic Central, Catholic Central School, and Emmanuel Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
73% of private schools in Springfield, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Christian Academy
Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo - Emmanuel Christian Academy. Springfield, Ohio. Serving grades TK-12.
(Christian)
(7)
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ridgewood School
Ridgewood School Photo
(2)
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1817 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-5451
Gr: K-7 | 256 students Tuition listed
Covenant Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
201 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-2427
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Derr Road KinderCare
Derr Road KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4560 Derr Rd.
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-3795
Gr: NS-PK
Maiden Lane Educare
(Church of God)
1201 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
Gr: K-1 | 12 students
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
Risen Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 323-3688
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Tuition listed
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Springfield, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1035 W High Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 322-8781
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
St. John S Lutheran School & Child Care (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
27 N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-4311
Gr: NS | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Springfield, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, OH include Catholic Central, Catholic Central School, and Emmanuel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Springfield?
11 private schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private schools in Springfield?
Springfield private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
73% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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