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Largest Ohio Private Preschools

Name: Ohio Average Students Per School Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool in Ohio has 220 students (2026-27).

The largest private preschool in Ohio is Hawken School, with 1,604 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 643
Top 20 Range (Students): 803–1,604
OH School Avg.: 220
National School Avg.: 187

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 643
Top 20 Range (Students): 803–1,604
OH School Avg.: 220
National School Avg.: 187

Ohio Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +6.9% (+14 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Ohio (OH) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	191	217	▲ +3	▲ +1.4%
2024	187	214	▼ -2	▼ -0.9%
2023	185	216	▲ +3	▲ +1.4%
2022	188	213	▲ +8	▲ +3.9%
2021	184	205	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2020	179	204	▼ -1	▼ -0.5%
2019	182	205	▲ +3	▲ +1.5%
2018	181	202	▼ -5	▼ -2.4%
2017	183	207	▲ +4	▲ +2.0%
2016	181	203	▲ +4	▲ +2.0%
2015	173	199	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Ohio (students range: 803–1,604, avg 220)

School Size Range: 622 1,604 Avg. School Size: 881

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio average private preschools student size?

The Ohio average private preschools student size is 220 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the largest student size in Ohio?

The top ranked private preschools in Ohio include Hawken School, Miami Valley Christian Academy and Hebrew Academy Of Cleveland.

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