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Best Ohio Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 1,757 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 Gilmour Academy, Andrews Osborne Academy, and Western Reserve Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio (2026-27)

Gilmour Academy Photo
Gilmour Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
34001 Cedar Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 473-8065
(1)
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Andrews Osborne Academy Photo
Andrews Osborne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 33
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
(1)
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Grand River Academy Photo
Grand River Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio include Gilmour Academy, Andrews Osborne Academy, and Western Reserve Academy.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Ohio?
5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio?
Ohio private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
40% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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Private Schools
1,757
Students
$41,002
Avg. Tuition
41%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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