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Best Stark County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 3,001 students in Stark County, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
65% of private preschools in Stark County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,001
  • Average Tuition: $10,487
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 63%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Stark County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,001
  • Average Tuition: $10,487
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 63%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Stark County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Stark County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Heritage Christian School Photo
Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2107 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-8271
(4)
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Minerva Area Christian School Photo
Minerva Area Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
300 W Lincolnway
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-5728
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Map of St. Joan Of Arc School
St. Joan Of Arc School
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
120 Bordner Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 477-2972
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St. Mary Elementary School Photo
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
640 1st Street N.E.
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-9355
(1)
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St. Paul School Photo
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
303 S Main St
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-0223
(4)
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Canton Country Day School Photo
Canton Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Alternative School
3000 Demington Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8279
(3)
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Canton KinderCare Photo
Canton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4540 Dressler Rd. Northwest
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 493-1121
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Canton Montessori School Photo
Canton Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1009 Boettler Road
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 896-8611
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
7042 Fulton Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 966-3793
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Map of The Golden Key Center For Exceptional Children
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
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Map of Holy Cross Ps-k Childcare
Holy Cross Ps-k Childcare
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7707 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 494-6478
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North Canton KinderCare Photo
North Canton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6625 Market Ave. North
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 497-3322
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Regina Coeli School Photo
Regina Coeli School
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Catholic)
733 Fernwood Blvd
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-9239
(2)
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Rivertree Christian School Photo
Rivertree Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 275 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7373 Portage Street NW
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 814-6983
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Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
Catholic
400 W Lisbon St
Waynesburg, OH 44688
(330) 866-9556
(1)
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1900 Wales Road Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-4644
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Map of St. Peter Elementary School
St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students
Catholic
702 Cleveland Avenue Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-0125
(1)
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Map of Small World Montessori
Small World Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School
3909 Blackburn Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 492-0200
(1)
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Stark County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Foxfield School Fox Valley School
Foxfield School Fox Valley School
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Alternative School (Amish)
School Does Not Receive Usps Mail
Navarre, OH 44662
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Map of Hilltop
Hilltop
Gr: 1-8 | 11 students
Alternative School (Amish)
13366 Colwood St Sw
Beach City, OH 44608
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Map of Little Sprouts Child Development Center
Little Sprouts Child Development Center
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
806 North Ave Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 833-2325
(1)
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Map of Misty Valley School
Misty Valley School
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Amish
8652 Nebraska Rd. Nw
Dundee, OH 44624
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Map of New Franklin Christian Academy
New Franklin Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students
Methodist
16310 Lisbon St Se
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 862-2491
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Map of Sacred Heart Of Mary School
Sacred Heart Of Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Catholic
8276 N Nickelplate Street
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-5167
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St. Barbara Catholic School Photo
St. Barbara Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Catholic
2809 Lincoln Way Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 833-9510
(1)
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Map of St. Clement Elementary School
St. Clement Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Catholic
402 Market Street Ne
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 879-2645
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Map of St. Louis Elementary School
St. Louis Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
214 N Chapel Street
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-1467
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Map of Stark County Christian Academy
Stark County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students
Church of Christ
2651 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 454-3737
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearStark County Total Schools
202525
202426
202326
202227
202128
202029
201930
201831
201727
201625
201524
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# Students
3,001 Students
141,132 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025177217191
2024173214187
2023180216185
2022173213188
2021171205184
2020169204179
2019179205182
2018170202181
2017169207183
2016173203181
2015175199173
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% Average Students of Color
23%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202519%23%32%
202419%23%32%
202312%23%32%
202214%22%31%
202115%21%32%
202014%20%31%
201914%20%31%
201813%19%30%
201713%24%31%
201613%24%31%
201513%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
11,677 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202515:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202315:113:112:1
202216:113:112:1
202116:113:112:1
202017:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202537%48%51%
202441%47%51%
202341%45%51%
202241%46%51%
202141%46%50%
202047%46%50%
201930%46%50%
201826%44%50%
201726%43%49%
201626%43%49%
201526%46%48%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025181716
2024171716
2023171716
2022191716
2021191716
2020191716
2019201716
2018201716
2017191716
2016191716
2015191616
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,487
$10,748

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$14,363$10,865$12,988
2024$7,994$7,761$10,159
2023$7,994$6,991$9,500
2022$7,992$6,649$8,989
2021$7,514$6,456$8,661
2020$6,683$6,114$8,383
2019$8,007$6,030$8,266
2018$7,413$5,583$7,888
2017$7,288$5,561$7,628
2016$7,933$5,268$7,230
2015$6,800$5,607$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$187

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$150$187$767
2024$89$175$721
2022$28$357$699
2021$28$374$668
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Average % on Financial Aid
63%
49%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202563%48%31%
202463%46%30%
202363%42%30%
202263%40%29%
202163%39%29%
202062%37%29%
201947%34%28%
201857%32%27%
201741%31%26%
201651%31%25%
201546%32%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,575
$5,292

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$5,425$4,949$4,864
2024$5,425$4,754$4,788
2023$5,425$4,176$4,663
2022$5,075$3,345$4,366
2021$4,800$3,202$4,213
2020$4,125$3,014$4,101
2019$3,650$3,070$3,985
2018$3,625$2,713$3,694
2017$2,600$2,636$3,658
2015$500$2,836$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202583%84%83%
202493%90%88%
202393%90%88%
202293%91%88%
202193%91%88%
202093%90%88%
201994%90%88%
201898%90%88%
201798%91%88%
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.590.610.65
20240.590.610.65
20230.560.600.65
20220.560.570.64
20210.560.570.64
20200.570.570.64
20190.540.560.64
20180.530.570.64
20170.470.540.62
20160.480.540.62
20150.470.540.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,214 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,953 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%4%
20241%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20172%3%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
134 Students
5,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20254%4%8%
20244%4%8%
20231%4%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%6%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%6%
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# Black Students
219 Students
10,384 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20257%7%6%
20247%7%6%
20236%8%6%
20226%7%6%
20216%7%7%
20206%7%7%
20195%7%6%
20186%7%6%
20174%6%6%
20164%7%6%
20154%7%6%
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# White Students
1,396 Students
76,039 Students
% White Students
46%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202554%54%48%
202454%54%48%
202358%56%48%
202259%59%50%
202159%59%50%
202058%59%51%
201961%59%52%
201862%59%52%
201769%62%54%
201668%62%54%
201569%63%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
172 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
1,281 Students
46,011 Students
% of Others Students
42%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStark County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202534%31%34%
202434%31%33%
202333%29%33%
202231%29%31%
202131%28%31%
202032%28%31%
201930%29%30%
201828%29%30%
201723%27%30%
201624%27%29%
201523%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Stark County, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Stark County, OH include St. Joan Of Arc School, St. Paul School, and St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Stark County?
23 private preschools are located in Stark County.
How diverse are private preschools in Stark County?
Stark County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is same as the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Stark County?
65% of private preschools in Stark County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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