The average private school tuition in Ohio is $10,733 per year (2025).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $9,357 per year and the private high school average is $13,080 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Lewis Little Folks, with a tuition of $1,045.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,045
$3,000
Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,236
Ohio Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lewis Little Folks
Alternative School
Tuition: $1,045
Grades: PK-K
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Rank: #22.
Lutheran High School East
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $1,089
Grades: 9-12
3565 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 382-6100
Rank: #33.
Smoky Row Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,144
Grades: K
8615 Smoky Row Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 766-2122
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 766-2122
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $1,215
Grades: PK-12
2100 W Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 230-8935
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 230-8935
Rank: #55.
Villa Maria Teresa![Villa Maria Teresa Photo - VMT K. Class of '11 Villa Maria Teresa Photo - VMT K. Class of '11]()

Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-K
50 Warner Road
Hubbard, OH 44425
(330) 759-9329
Hubbard, OH 44425
(330) 759-9329
Rank: #66.
St. Benedict Elementary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,410
Grades: PK-8
220 N 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-6751
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-6751
Rank: #77.
Martins Ferry Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,450
Grades: PK-7
710 S Zane Hwy
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
Rank: #88.
Park Montessori
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,600
Grades: PK-K
3317 Creek Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-7286
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-7286
Rank: #99.
Rush Christian School![Rush Christian School Photo - The rural setting is emphasized in the spring photo of the school. Rush Christian School Photo - The rural setting is emphasized in the spring photo of the school.]()

(Church of the Nazarene)
Tuition: $1,650
Grades: K-6
4617 Watson Creek Rd Se
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 254-9091
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 254-9091
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Covenant Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: PK-7
185 Shady Ave
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-5693
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-5693
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Notre Dame
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: PK-6
1401 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2354
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2354
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
St. Mary School![St. Mary School Photo St. Mary School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: PK-6
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Rank: #1313.
Tuition: $2,125
Grades: PK-12
801 Bellefontaine Avenue
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 229-6266
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 229-6266
Rank: #1414.
St. Paul Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $2,175
Grades: NS
7960 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-5939
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $2,200
Grades: K-6
650 Walhonding Ave
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
Rank: #1616.
Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Tuition: $2,330
Grades: K
36 Villa Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 282-3801
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 282-3801
Rank: #1717.
St. Mary's Central School![St. Mary's Central School Photo St. Mary's Central School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,425
Grades: PK-8
226 West Main Street
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(304) 695-3189
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(304) 695-3189
Rank: #1818.
St. Gerard
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,450
Grades: PK-8
1311 N Main St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 222-0431
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 222-0431
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Firelands Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: K-9
3809 MAPLE AVE
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-8642
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-8642
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: K-12
9440 Eby Rd
Germantown, OH 45327
(937) 855-7334
Germantown, OH 45327
(937) 855-7334
Rank: #2121.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,550
Grades: K-8
420 E Water St
Troy, OH 45373
(937) 339-3705
Troy, OH 45373
(937) 339-3705
Rank: #2222.
St. Ambrose School![St. Ambrose School Photo St. Ambrose School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,565
Grades: PK-8
923 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 460-7301
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 460-7301
Rank: #2323.
Guiding Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,600
Grades: K-12
220 S Main St
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3292
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3292
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tuition: $2,625
Grades: PK-8
14875 Bagley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 845-6660
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 845-6660
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,625
Grades: PK-8
371 Pedretti Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 251-1276
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 251-1276
Rank: #2626.
Tuition: $2,700
Grades: 1-8
8700 Edison St Ne
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 935-0132
Rank: #2727.
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,750
Grades: K-8
7107 Wilber Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 886-5546
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 886-5546
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ottawa County Christian Academy![Ottawa County Christian Academy Photo Ottawa County Christian Academy Photo]()

(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: K-12
325 S. Toussaint-portage Rd.
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-3888
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-3888
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
St. Joseph Parish School![St. Joseph Parish School Photo St. Joseph Parish School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: K-8
32929 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6233
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6233
Rank: #3030.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,850
Grades: K-8
226 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0161
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0161
Rank: #3131.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,880
Grades: PK-8
5411 Main St
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-6670
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-6670
Rank: #3232.
Tuition: $2,950
Grades: PK-8
1442 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-1733
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 426-1733
Rank: #3333.
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,975
Grades: PK-8
6740 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 524-4816
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 524-4816
Rank: #3434.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,990
Grades: PK-8
110 Humbolt Ave
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 334-6272
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 334-6272
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Carroll County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: PK-12
1211 Lincoln Ave
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-5124
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-5124
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average private schools tuition?
The Ohio average private schools tuition is $10,733 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools in Ohio include Lewis Little Folks, Lutheran High School East and Smoky Row Childrens Center.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Ohio?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Ohio is Lutheran High School East, with a tuition of $1089. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Pilgrim Christian School, with a tuition of $1215.
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