Top 5 Best Lorain County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 5,187 students in Lorain County, OH (there are 89 public schools, serving 43,175 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Lorain County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Lorain County, OH include St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Peter School and Elyria Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
61% of private schools in Lorain County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lorain County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Elyria Catholic High School
(Catholic)
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
(2)
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Grades: K-9
| 482 students
Lake Ridge Academy
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Grades: K-12
| 408 students
Open Door Christian Schools-add S
Open Door Christian Schools-add S Photo
(Christian)
(10)
8287 West Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-6386
Grades: PK-12
| 556 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
1339 East Erie Avenue
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-2155
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
175 Saint Joseph Dr
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4244
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
St. Peter School
St. Peter School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3601 Oberlin Ave
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-9909
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Avon Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lear Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2531
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Avon Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(3)
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Grades: NS-6
| 97 students
Christian Community School
Christian Community School Photo - Christian Community School
(Christian)
(3)
35716 Royalton Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-6224
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Christian Life Academy
(Christian)
8877 Avon Belden Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-0758
Grades: K-10
| 14 students
Cornerstone Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32340 Electric Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-7646
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Elyria KinderCare
Elyria KinderCare Photo - Elyria KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1216 Abbe Rd. North
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-6890
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
11400 Lagrange Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 458-5185
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2555 Hale Street
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3300
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
Grades: NS-K
| 136 students
Kids R Us Childcare
2855 G St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-5949
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
KinderCare of Avon
KinderCare of Avon Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
35680 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-0700
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Le Chaperon Rouge-avon Lake
Daycare / Preschool
1504 Travelers Point
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-0296
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
N Ridgeville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7171 Lear Nagel Rd.
N. Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-2706
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
North Coast Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
4125 Leavitt Road
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-1100
Grades: K-6
| 110 students
North Ridgeville KinderCare
North Ridgeville KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Kindecare North Ridgeville!
Daycare / Preschool
7171 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-2706
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Northern Ohio Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 Kenilworth Ave
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 830-2043
Grades: K-10
| 26 students
Primrose School Of Avon
Daycare / Preschool
1115 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
St. Joseph Parish School
St. Joseph Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
32929 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6233
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
237 4th St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-2808
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
35749 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-3212
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
St. Thomas The Apostle
(Catholic)
719 Harris Road
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-6275
Grades: NS-5
| 104 students
Shepherd Of The Ridge Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
34555 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1032
Grades: PK-K
| 104 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lorain County, Ohio

Lorain County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
760 Tower Boulevard
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8216
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
2707 W 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3289
Grades: PK
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lorain County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lorain County, OH include St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Peter School and Elyria Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Lorain County, OH?
31 private schools are located in Lorain County, OH.
How diverse are private schools in Lorain County, OH?
Lorain County, OH private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Lorain County, OH go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Lorain County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lorain County, OH?
61% of private schools in Lorain County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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