Stark County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 3,001 students in Stark County, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
65% of private preschools in Stark County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,001
  • Average Tuition: $8,414
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 63%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Stark County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,001
  • Average Tuition: $8,414
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 63%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • 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
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)
Map of 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
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
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)
St. Paul School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students
Catholic
303 S Main St
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-0223
(4)
Map of Sts Philip And James Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
532 High Street Ne
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2823
Canton Country Day School Photo
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)
Canton KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4540 Dressler Rd. Northwest
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 493-1121
Canton Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
125 15th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-0148
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1009 Boettler Road
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 896-8611
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
7042 Fulton Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 966-3793
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 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
Minerva Area Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
300 W Lincolnway
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-5728
North Canton KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6625 Market Ave. North
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 497-3322
Regina Coeli School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Catholic)
733 Fernwood Blvd
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-9239
(2)
Rivertree Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 275 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7373 Portage Street NW
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 814-6983
Map of St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
Catholic
400 W Lisbon St
Waynesburg, OH 44688
(330) 866-9556
(1)
Map of St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1900 Wales Road Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-4644
Map of St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students
Catholic
702 Cleveland Avenue Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-0125
(1)
Map of Small World Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School
3909 Blackburn Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 492-0200
(1)
Map of Weaver Cdc At Malone University
Gr: PK-3 | 92 students
Friends
2600 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 471-8265
Weaver Child Development Center- Inc Photo
Gr: PK-5
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
515 48th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 433-8881
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stark County, Ohio

Stark County Private Preschools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
3,001 Students
141,203 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
23%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
11,746 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,414
$8,306
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$187
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,575
$5,492
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$22.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,214 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,953 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
134 Students
5,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
219 Students
10,384 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,396 Students
76,039 Students
% White Students
46%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
172 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,281 Students
46,082 Students
% of Others Students
42%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

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. Mary Elementary School, St. Paul School, and St. Joan Of Arc 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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