For the 2026 school year, there are 912 religiously affiliated private schools serving 198,919 students in Ohio (70% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,170, which is lower than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,652.
Top-Ranked Ohio 草榴社区 Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
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