For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 1,774 students in Ohio.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Ohio include Cincinnati Waldorf School, Immaculate Conception School, and Toledo Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Ohio private preschool 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 草榴社区 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)
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
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
The top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Ohio include Cincinnati Waldorf School, Immaculate Conception School, and Toledo Christian Schools.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio?
6 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Ohio.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Ohio?
Ohio private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
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