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

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 1,625 students in Ohio.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Ohio include Cincinnati Waldorf School, Cristo Rey Columbus High School, and Toledo Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Ohio private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
63% of private high 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 High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cincinnati Waldorf School
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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
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
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
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
Spire Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5201 Spire Cir
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Ohio include Cincinnati Waldorf School, Cristo Rey Columbus High School, and Toledo Christian Schools.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio?
8 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
Ohio private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Ohio?
63% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Ohio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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