For the 2025 school year, there are 114 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Ohio. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Ohio.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Ohio include Hathaway Brown School, University School, and The Columbus Academy.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Ohio (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
University School![University School Photo - University School Upper Campus University School Photo - University School Upper Campus]()
![University School Photo - University School Upper Campus University School Photo - University School Upper Campus](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/22000/22325/University-School-caq9xoguu60w0cogwkkcgs00g-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
Marburn Academy![Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area. Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.]()
![Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area. Marburn Academy Photo - A Lower Division student works on a project in the common area.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/21000/21731/Marburn-Academy-9cmf1rkc2ewwso8wskcgk8wg0-160x160c.jpg)
Special Education School
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
Grades: 1-12
| 245 students
Acton Academy Columbus![Acton Academy Columbus Photo Acton Academy Columbus Photo]()
![Acton Academy Columbus Photo Acton Academy Columbus Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/53000/53665/Acton-Academy-Columbus-6if8rd4ex78ck8kcscowc4cgs-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Alexandria Montessori School![Alexandria Montessori School Photo - Students learn long division using the Montessori material "Test Tube" Alexandria Montessori School Photo - Students learn long division using the Montessori material "Test Tube"]()
![Alexandria Montessori School Photo - Students learn long division using the Montessori material "Test Tube" Alexandria Montessori School Photo - Students learn long division using the Montessori material "Test Tube"](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/21000/21366/Alexandria-Montessori-School-b4vyand02fwwsw0gwsw84og40-160x160c.jpg)
Montessori School
175 East Franklin Street
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Grades: K-5
| 15 students
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
The Antioch School![The Antioch School Photo The Antioch School Photo]()
![The Antioch School Photo The Antioch School Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/22000/22287/The-Antioch-School-an1shbya8qo0oksk80w8cswcw-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
1904 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-5800
Grades: NS-6
| 126 students
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]()
![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/21000/21492/Cincinnati-Waldorf-School-43oojc1e8jc44ckwckss4gok0-160x160c.jpg)
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Discovery School![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton. Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]()
![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton. Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/21000/21530/Discovery-School-3vy85n1xogsg0080sks4kg80o-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Grand River Academy![Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus. Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.]()
![Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus. Grand River Academy Photo - Students on campus.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/38000/38030/Grand-River-Academy-6siu0v4ufekgc00oswos0gwo8-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys
3042 College Street
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Austinburg, OH 44010
(440) 275-2811
Grades: 8-12
| 99 students
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Grades: NS-12
| 840 students
5000 Clubside Rd and 12465 County Line Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Grades: PK-12
| 1,220 students
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 387-5401
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 387-5401
Grades: K-12
| 378 students
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
1551 E Wallings Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0717
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Special Education School
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Grades: 1-12
| 322 students
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Montessori School Of Wooster Ohio
Montessori School
1170 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Ruffing Montessori School![Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School. Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.]()
![Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School. Ruffing Montessori School Photo - Ruffing's deep bench of experienced Montessori-trained teachers ensures the consistency of our Montessori educational delivery, from the Toddler Community to the Middle School.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/21000/21879/Ruffing-Montessori-School-9rhjp0of27gokog884kwk8w4g-160x160c.jpg)
Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Grades: NS-8
| 325 students
Ruffing Montessori School
Montessori School
1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,033 students
1791 Jacoby Road
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 666-0574
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Springs East Montessori School
Montessori School
9429 Loveland Madeira Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 509-7671
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 509-7671
Grades: PK-2
| 23 students
7115 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Xavier University Montessori Lab School
Montessori School
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 745-3404
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 745-3404
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Absorbent Minds Montessori School
Montessori School
130 Broad Blvd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 414-3068
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 414-3068
Grades: PK-1
| 81 students
Acld School
Special Education School
118 E. Wood Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Grades: 2-8
| 47 students
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