#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Montessori school in Springfield
Springfield, OH
A+Overall grade141 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Private schools in Clark County, OH with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Central Catholic Elementary/Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Ohio
Springfield, OH
AOverall grade310 students12 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Emmanuel Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Springfield
Springfield, OH
A-Overall grade342 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Risen Christ Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
Springfield, OH
A-Overall grade92 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Ridgewood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Springfield
Springfield, OH
B+Overall grade129 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Clark County, OH
Catholic Central
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Springfield, OH
BOverall grade420 students10 students per teacher
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