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

Best Springfield Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,243 students in Springfield, OH.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Springfield, OH include Emmanuel Christian Academy, Catholic Central, and Catholic Central School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
78% of private elementary schools in Springfield, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Springfield Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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)
(9)
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Ohio

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

Overview

This Town (Springfield)
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,243 Students
183,140 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
183 Teachers
15,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1325
(Out of 1600)
1256
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,643
$9,200
Average Summer Program Cost
$65
$483
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
51%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,244 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
4,133 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
9,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
241 Students
19,162 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
1,282 Students
115,083 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
237 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
598 Students
37,973 Students
% of Others Students
27%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Springfield, OH?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Springfield, OH include Emmanuel Christian Academy, Catholic Central, and Catholic Central School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Springfield?
9 private elementary schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Springfield?
Springfield private elementary schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
78% of private elementary schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Springfield include: Risen Christ Lutheran School vs. Emmanuel Christian Academy, Catholic Central School vs. Emmanuel Christian Academy

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