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Best Ohio Private High Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 1,632 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio include Gilmour Academy, Western Reserve Academy, and Grand River Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
40% of private high schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilmour Academy
Gilmour Academy Photo - Tudor House behind the new Howley Commons
(Catholic)
(1)
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gr: PK-12 | 731 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Andrews Osborne Academy
Andrews Osborne Academy Photo - A newly renovated Student Union and Cafe serve our students needs.
(1)
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand River Academy
Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.
All-boys
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Olney Friends School
(Friends)
(4)
61830 Sandy Ridge Rd
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3655
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Reserve Academy
Western Reserve Academy Photo - Brick Row from above - a timeless view of our Federal-style red brick and white pillars, echoing our 1826 founding. A historic institution with modern amenities and an eye on the future.
(1)
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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