Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo - Emmanuel Christian Academy. Springfield, Ohio. Serving grades TK-12.

Top 3 Best Springfield Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,227 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)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Ridgewood School
Ridgewood School Photo
(2)
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
1817 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-5451
Grades: K-7
| 256 students
Covenant Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
201 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-2427
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Derr Road KinderCare
Derr Road KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4560 Derr Rd.
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-3795
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Maiden Lane Educare
(Church of God)
1201 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 325-6528
Grades: K-1
| 12 students
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Risen Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 323-3688
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
311 W High St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-3113
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1035 W High Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 322-8781
Grades: 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
Grades: NS
| 31 students

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 22% 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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