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Ohio Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Ohio Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $8,791 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $7,977 per year and the private high school average is $12,076 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Lewis Little Folks, with a tuition of $1,045.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 419
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,045–$2,500
OH School Avg.: $8,791
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 419
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,045–$2,500
OH School Avg.: $8,791
National School Avg.: $11,160

Ohio Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +25.4% (+$2,189 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Ohio (OH) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$10,808	▲ +$259	▲ +2.5%
2024	$14,622	$10,549	▲ +$360	▲ +3.5%
2023	$14,057	$10,189	▲ +$313	▲ +3.2%
2022	$13,504	$9,876	▲ +$217	▲ +2.2%
2021	$13,232	$9,659	▲ +$221	▲ +2.3%
2020	$12,915	$9,438	▲ +$182	▲ +2.0%
2019	$12,656	$9,256	▲ +$261	▲ +2.9%
2018	$12,363	$8,995	▲ +$126	▲ +1.4%
2017	$12,049	$8,869	▲ +$250	▲ +2.9%
2016	$11,633	$8,619	▲ +$117	▲ +1.4%
2015	$11,174	$8,502	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,045 $3,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,249

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio average private schools tuition?

The Ohio average private schools tuition is $8,791 for 2026-27.

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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