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Best Ohio ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 2,181 students in Ohio.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Ohio include Toledo Christian Schools, Cincinnati Waldorf School, and Immaculate Conception School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
73% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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 Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cincinnati Waldorf School
Cincinnati Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
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
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
500 Mull Ave
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
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2303 Brookford Dr
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
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All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2475 S Green Road
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
Gr: 3-12
Kinder Garden School, West Chester
Special Program Emphasis
5900 W Chester Rd Ste C
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-3100
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Schilling School For Gifted Children
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Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8100 Cornell Road
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
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo - Chapel Window
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4401 Southern Blvd
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
Gr: K-3 | 26 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Ohio include Toledo Christian Schools, Cincinnati Waldorf School, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio?
11 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
Ohio private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
73% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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