For the 2024 school year, there are 32 alternative private schools serving 4,102 students in Ohio.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio include Acton Academy Columbus, Dayton Christian School and Guardian Angels Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Ohio Alternative Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Columbus![Acton Academy Columbus Photo]( "Acton Academy Columbus Photo")
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
9391 Washington Church Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 291-7567
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 291-7567
Grades: PK-12
| 785 students
Guardian Angels Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
6539 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 624-3141
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
565 Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3700 Dorr St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 242-1997
Grades: 3-6
| 9 students
Brownstone Private Child Care
Alternative School
18225 Sloane Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1470
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Fairborn Preschool & Daycare Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 N Broad St
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4461
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4461
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Gingerbread Academy
Alternative School
4215 Malsbary Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 793-4122
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
30502 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-2689
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-2689
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Alternative School
1280 Nagel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5292
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5292
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
The Greater Dayton School
Alternative School
138 S Wilkinson St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 800-1234
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hametown Christian Academy![Hametown Christian Academy Photo]( "Hametown Christian Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
4774 S Hametown Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7891
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7891
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Hanna Perkins School![Hanna Perkins School Photo - With a focus on emotional development, Hanna Perkins is as much for parents as it is for children. Our unique approach encourages a love of learning, self-control, enjoyment of mastery and ability to form strong relationships ?? the foundations for success in school and life.]( "Hanna Perkins School Photo - With a focus on emotional development, Hanna Perkins is as much for parents as it is for children. Our unique approach encourages a love of learning, self-control, enjoyment of mastery and ability to form strong relationships ?? the foundations for success in school and life.")
Alternative School
19910 Malvern Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 991-4472
Grades: NS-K
| 24 students
High Street Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Joyland Preschool/childcare
Alternative School
5400 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 876-1263
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 876-1263
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Kiddieland Learning Center
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1899 Wapakoneta Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Kids Country
Alternative School
3550 Octagon Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-8697
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-8697
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
Kids Country Stow
Alternative School
4923 Hudson Dr
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 686-7707
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 686-7707
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
Le Chaperon Rouge
Alternative School
5423 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-1416
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 342-1416
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Le Chaperon Rouge - Solon
Alternative School
6010 Kruse Dr
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3219
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-3219
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Lewis Little Folks
Alternative School
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5264
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Nicholas-liberty School
All-boys | Alternative School
5581 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 496-7107
Grades: 7-11
| 19 students
Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
77 State Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Paint Creek Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
4131 W. Streetsboro Rd., Ste. G
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
Richfield, OH 44286
(216) 904-0368
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Primrose School On Yankee
Alternative School
10901 Yankee St
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-6100
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-6100
Grades: NS-K
| 160 students
Ready Set Grow![Ready Set Grow Photo - Full Day Kindergarten Building and 2nd-5th grade After School Building.]( "Ready Set Grow Photo - Full Day Kindergarten Building and 2nd-5th grade After School Building.")
Alternative School
5200 New Albany Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 855-5100
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 855-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
St. Joseph Villa Academy Elementary School
Alternative School
5400 Edalbert Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3100
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-3100
Grades: 1-8
| 63 students
St. Paul's Christian Day Care Center
Alternative School (Christian)
428 Kilbourne St
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
St. Vincent Family Center
Alternative School
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-0731
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-0731
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Sharonville Umc Weekday Nursery School
Alternative School (Methodist)
3751 Creek Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-8278
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-8278
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
Ursuline Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Catholic)
4300 Shields Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Grades: PK-K
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Ohio include Acton Academy Columbus, Dayton Christian School and Guardian Angels Elementary School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Ohio?
32 alternative private schools are located in Ohio.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Ohio?
Ohio alternative private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 24%.
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