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Best Ohio Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 8,008 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio include Old Trail School, Laurel School, and Hawken School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio (2026-27)

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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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 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. 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. 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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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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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Catholic
2268 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 253-8851
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New Horizons Academy Photo
New Horizons Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
220 Lawrence Ave
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-7272
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Map of Pine Ridge School
Pine Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Amish
17185 Farmington Rd.
West Farmington, OH 44491
(440) 548-2168
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Rockwern Academy Photo
Rockwern Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Jewish
8401 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 984-3770
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio include Old Trail School, Laurel School, and Hawken School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Ohio?
15 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio?
Ohio private elementary 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 elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
67% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
15
Private Schools
8,008
Students
$18,198
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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