For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 private schools with special program emphasis serving 2,644 students in Ohio.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Ohio include Toledo Christian Schools, St. Sebastian Parish School, and Cincinnati Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Ohio ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cincinnati Waldorf School![Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
St. Sebastian Parish School![St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School St. Sebastian Parish School Photo - 2023 National Blue Ribbon School]()

Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
500 Mull Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-9107
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-9107
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Toledo Christian Schools![Toledo Christian Schools Photo Toledo Christian Schools Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2303 Brookford Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 389-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beatrice Stone Yavne High School![Beatrice Stone Yavne High School Photo - Beatrice J. Stone Yavne Beatrice Stone Yavne High School Photo - Beatrice J. Stone Yavne]()

All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2475 S Green Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 691-5838
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 691-5838
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hearts For Jesus Christ Christian Education Inc
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
23420 Lorain Rd # 206
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 552-6952
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 552-6952
Gr: 3-12
Kinder Garden School, West Chester
Special Program Emphasis
5900 W Chester Rd Ste C
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-3100
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-3100
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8100 Cornell Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 489-8940
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 489-8940
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Speiro Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Spire Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5201 Spire Cir
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center![Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo - Chapel Window Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo - Chapel Window]()

Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4401 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 788-8088
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 788-8088
Gr: 3-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Westerville Church Of The Nazarene
Special Program Emphasis (Church of the Nazarene)
355 Cherrington Road
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2148
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2148
Gr: K-3 | 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Ohio include Toledo Christian Schools, St. Sebastian Parish School, and Cincinnati Waldorf School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio?
13 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
Ohio private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
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