For the 2026 school year, there are 227 nonsectarian private preschools in Ohio. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Ohio include Hathaway Brown School, Hawken School, and The Columbus Academy.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 Preschools in Ohio (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University School ![University School Photo - University School Upper Campus University School Photo - University School Upper Campus]()

All-boys
2785 SOM Center Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
38588 Mentor Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3600
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Antioch School ![The Antioch School Photo The Antioch School Photo]()

Alternative School
1160 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-6742
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4400 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brownstone 草榴社区 Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cincinnati Waldorf School ![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery School ![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton. Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]()

Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19600 North Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 320-8767
Gr: NS-12 | 840 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 20 Acceptance rate listed
5000 Clubside Rd and 12465 County Line Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 423-4446
Gr: PK-12 | 1,220 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
7545 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-7236
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Sports: 7
One Lyman Circle
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 455-3002
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
The Mary Evans Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3777 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 777-4099
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 777-4099
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
1715 S Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 381-1313
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5151 Denise Dr
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-4444
Gr: NS-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2505 Riverside Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 321-3282
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 321-3282
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
2315 Ira Road
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 666-1118
Gr: NS-8 | 451 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2420 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 399-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.]()

Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-7571
Gr: NS-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 728-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 999 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Springs East Montessori School
Montessori School
9429 Loveland Madeira Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 509-7671
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 509-7671
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2211 Jefferson
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
Toledo, OH 43624
(419) 243-2627
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7115 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-1931
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Westshore Montessori School ![Westshore Montessori School Photo Westshore Montessori School Photo]()

Montessori School
26536 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
Gr: PK-K | 128 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Place To Grow
Daycare / Preschool
6760 Discovery Blvd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 793-1441
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 793-1441
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Absorbent Minds Montessori School
Montessori School
130 Broad Blvd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 414-3068
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 414-3068
Gr: PK-1 | 81 students
Akron Montessori School
Montessori School
3882 Bywood Ave
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-4299
Gr: NS-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Alexandria Montessori
Montessori School
175 East Franklin Street
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 435-5392
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students
Amelia KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3669 Appomatox Dr
Amelia, OH 45102
(513) 843-4411
Amelia, OH 45102
(513) 843-4411
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Ashland Montessori School
Montessori School
1515 Mifflin Ave
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-5699
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-5699
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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