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Best Summit County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 4,955 students in Summit County, OH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Summit County, OH include Archbishop Hoban High School, Western Reserve Academy, and Lawrence School-upper School Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
78% of private high schools in Summit County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Summit County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Photo - We love our students!
(Christian)
4687 Wyoga Lake Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-0575
Gr: 6-12 | 1,310 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Hoban High School
Archbishop Hoban High School Photo
(Catholic)
1 Holy Cross Blvd
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6658
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lawrence School-upper School Campus
Special Education School
10036 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(440) 526-0003
Gr: 1-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Elms School
Our Lady Of The Elms School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1375 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-0880
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Photo
(Catholic)
15 N Maple St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 253-9113
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walsh Jesuit High School
Walsh Jesuit High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
4550 Wyoga Lake Road
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 929-4205
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Reserve Academy
Western Reserve Academy Photo - Brick Row from above - a timeless view of our Federal-style red brick and white pillars, echoing our 1826 founding. A historic institution with modern amenities and an eye on the future.
(1)
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hametown Christian Academy
Hametown Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
4774 S Hametown Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7891
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Sports: 2
Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1584 Wilson Ave
Lakemore, OH 44250
(330) 899-4119
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Summit County, Ohio

Summit County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambc Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2330 E Market St
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 733-2551
Gr: NS | 61 students
110 Goodyear Blvd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 784-0408
Gr: 4-11 | 62 students
3603 Carper Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 628-8482
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phoenix School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School (Christian)
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 784-0408
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students
1909 3rd St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 928-2151
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1580 Brown St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 724-5312
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students

Overview

This County (Summit County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,955 Students
99,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
420 Teachers
10,241 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,375
$13,300
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$606
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$7,186
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$59.2 million
$62.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
198 Students
2,823 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
4,707 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
601 Students
10,858 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
3,536 Students
66,357 Students
% White Students
69%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
595 Students
17,531 Students
% of Others Students
12%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Summit County, OH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Summit County, OH include Archbishop Hoban High School, Western Reserve Academy, and Lawrence School-upper School Campus.
How many private high schools are located in Summit County?
9 private high schools are located in Summit County.
How diverse are private high schools in Summit County?
Summit County private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Summit County?
78% of private high schools in Summit County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Summit County are often viewed compared to one another?

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