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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 1,635 students in Ohio. You can also find more schools membership associations in Ohio.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio include Western Reserve Academy, Andrews Osborne Academy, and Gilmour Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gilmour Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
Gr: PK-12 | 720 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 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)
(2)
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: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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