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Private schools in Ohio

EdChoice pays $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12. Nearly every Ohio K-12 student outside the Cleveland district qualifies through EdChoice or EdChoice Expansion.

882 schools listed
148,452 students (2023-24)
OH
Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Scholarship
$6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12 Families at or below 450% of the poverty level ($148,500 for a family of four) get the full amount. Above that it is scaled down.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

About 143,500 students: 42,607 on traditional EdChoice and 100,941 on Expansion.

Worth knowing: A county judge ruled the program unconstitutional in June 2025. That ruling is on hold during the appeal, and the program is operating for 2026-27.

How EdChoice works, start to finish

By city

The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.

By kind of school

By county

The largest private schools in Ohio

School City Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation
The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland-Oakwood Campus Cleveland PreK-12 1,225 4.9 Jewish
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Cincinnati PreK-12 1,221 11 Christian (nondenominational)
Hawken School Gates Mills PreK-12 1,101 14.4 Nonsectarian
The Columbus Academy Gahanna PreK-12 1,083 8.6 Nonsectarian
St. Ignatius School Cincinnati PreK-8 1,051 14.4 Roman Catholic
Worthington Christian School Worthington K-12 1,038 14.9 Other religious
Walsh Jesuit High School Cuyahoga Falls 9-12 928 14.3 Roman Catholic
The Seven Hills School Cincinnati PreK-12 907 6.3 Nonsectarian
Arch Bishop Moeller High School Cincinnati 9-12 899 12.5 Roman Catholic
Incarnation Catholic School Centerville PreK-8 876 14.4 Roman Catholic
Lake Center Christian School Hartville K-12 872 10.9 Christian (nondenominational)
St. Francis de Sales High School Columbus 9-12 866 11.5 Roman Catholic
Bishop Watterson High Columbus 9-12 864 11.2 Roman Catholic
Yeshiva Derech Hatorah Cleveland Heights PreK-12 856 15.7 Jewish
Archbishop Hoban High School Akron 9-12 841 15.7 Roman Catholic

Run your own numbers

What would you pay?

EdChoice pays between $6,166 and $8,408 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

Get one email when applications open

Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.

One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.

Questions parents ask

How much does Ohio pay toward private school?

$6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12. Families at or below 450% of the poverty level ($148,500 for a family of four) get the full amount. Above that it is scaled down.

Who can get it?

Nearly every Ohio K-12 student outside the Cleveland district qualifies through EdChoice or EdChoice Expansion.

Is there still room?

About 143,500 students: 42,607 on traditional EdChoice and 100,941 on Expansion.

How do I know a school takes EdChoice?

Ohio offers a searchable provider directory but no download we can check. We do not mark Ohio schools.

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