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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 12,025 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio include The Summit Country Day School, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, and Hawken School.
The average tuition cost is $21,181, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,610.
75% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio (2026)

Map of Cardinal Mooney High School
Cardinal Mooney High School
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
2545 Erie St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
(3)
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Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Photo
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
505 S Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3740
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Hawken School Photo
Hawken School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
5000 Clubside Rd., 12465 County Line Rd., and 11025 Magnolia Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
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Laurel School Photo
Laurel School
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
(2)
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Maumee Valley Country Day School Photo
Maumee Valley Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
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Map of Mother Of Mercy High School
Mother Of Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 661-2740
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Map of Mount Notre Dame High School
Mount Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students
All-girls (Catholic)
711 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 821-3044
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Old Trail School Photo
Old Trail School
Gr: NS-8 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
2315 Ira Road
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
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Map of Olney Friends School
Olney Friends School
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Friends
61830 Sandy Ridge Rd
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3655
(4)
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Map of Purcell Marian High School
Purcell Marian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
2935 Hackberry Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 751-1230
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Map of St. Adalbert Catholic School
St. Adalbert Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students
Catholic
2345 E 83rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 881-6250
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St. Ambrose School Photo
St. Ambrose School
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
923 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 460-7318
(1)
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St. Edward High School Photo
St. Edward High School
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 49
All-boys (Catholic)
13500 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-3776
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St. Francis de Sales School Photo
St. Francis de Sales School
Gr: 7-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
2323 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 531-1618
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Map of St. Johns Jesuit High School & Academy
St. Johns Jesuit High School & Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 678 students
All-boys (Catholic)
5901 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 865-5743
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 66 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7960 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
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Map of St. Pius X School
St. Pius X School
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Catholic
1061 Waggoner Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 866-6050
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The Summit Country Day School Photo
The Summit Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,081 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
2161 Grandin Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-4700
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Western Reserve Academy Photo
Western Reserve Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
(1)
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Map of Castor Ridge School
Castor Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
10725 Castor Rd
New Concord, OH 43762
(800) 363-1004
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio include The Summit Country Day School, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, and Hawken School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Ohio?
24 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Ohio.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Ohio?
The average tuition cost is $21,181, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,610.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
75% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
24
Private Schools
12,025
Students
$21,181
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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