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As Nora Ephron, the renowned filmmaker and writer, once expressed in a 1996 commencement address at Wellesley College, “Your education serves as a dress rehearsal for the life you are destined to lead.” High school, therefore, emerges as a significant preparatory phase in this life journey.
High school serves as a platform where students delve into their passions, engage in extracurricular pursuits, gain the autonomy to select their courses, and equip themselves for higher education or the professional realm. Education holds paramount importance for numerous families, with [
] students enrolled in private high schools in fall 2021, as per the National Center for Education Statistics. The year 2020 witnessed [
] private secondary schools operating nationwide.
For many parents, securing admission for their children in the top private high schools becomes a top priority. Some families even relocate to ensure their children attend esteemed educational institutions. Amidst the multitude of schools, a select few shine brightly due to their academic prowess, exceptional track records, and the promising futures they offer to their students.
A compilation of the finest private high schools in Ohio has been curated based on the 2024 rankings from [Niche]. The rankings by Niche consider seven weighted factors, with a significant emphasis on academics. Additional factors encompass cultural diversity, sports, extracurricular activities, resources, and feedback from parents, teachers, and students.
Let’s delve into the list of the top private high schools in Ohio:
30. St. Francis DeSales High School
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Enrollment: 876 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 13:1)
- Niche Grade: A
29. Ursuline Academy
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Enrollment: 575 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 14:1)
- Niche Grade: A
28. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Enrollment: 1,352 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 11:1)
- Niche Grade: A
27. Saint Ursula Academy
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Enrollment: 637 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 11:1)
- Niche Grade: A
26. Grand River Academy
- Location: Austinburg, OH
- Enrollment: 57 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 2:1)
- Niche Grade: A
25. St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy
- Location: Toledo, OH
- Enrollment: 741 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1)
- Niche Grade: A
24. Liberty Bible Academy
- Location: Mason, OH
- Enrollment: 317 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 8:1)
- Niche Grade: A
23. Gilmour Academy
- Location: Gates Mills, OH
- Enrollment: 732 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 11:1)
- Niche Grade: A
22. St. Edward High School
- Location: Lakewood, OH
- Enrollment: 867 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 13:1)
- Niche Grade: A
21. Bishop Hartley High School
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Enrollment: 706 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 13:1)
- Niche Grade: A
20. Archbishop Moeller High School
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Enrollment: 872 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1)
- Niche Grade: A
19. SPIRE Academy
- Location: Geneva, OH
- Enrollment: 80 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 8:1)
- Niche Grade: A+
18. Saint Ignatius High School
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Enrollment: 1,430 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 13:1)
- Niche Grade: A+
17. The Schilling School for Gifted Children
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Enrollment: 49 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 3:1)
- Niche Grade: A+
16. Andrews Osborne Academy
- Location: Willoughby, OH
- Enrollment: 350 (Student to Teacher Ratio: 7:1)
- Niche Grade: A+
Stay tuned for more insights on the top private high schools in Ohio. This report features data reporting by Wade Zhou, with writing contributions from Emma Rubin, as part of a series leveraging data automation across all 50 states.