#1 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Our Lady of the Elms School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Akron, OH
A+Overall gradeAll girls293 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Private schools in Summit County, OH with the highest overall grades. Top 23 of 23 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Western Reserve Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The only independent school in Hudson
Hudson, OH
A+Overall grade439 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Akron, OH
A+Overall gradeAll girls340 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hudson
Hudson, OH
A+Overall grade469 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Chapel Hill Christian School (North Campus)
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Cuyahoga Falls since at least 2011
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A+Overall grade186 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Akron since at least 2011
Akron, OH
AOverall grade198 students14 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Arlington Christian Academy
Church of God school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Akron
Akron, OH
A-Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Augustine Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Barberton since at least 2011
Barberton, OH
A-Overall grade176 students14 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Mayfair Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 163% since 2011–12
Uniontown, OH
A-Overall grade79 students14 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Sebastian School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Akron since at least 2011
Akron, OH
B+Overall grade330 students14 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Old Trail School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Bath, OH
B+Overall grade342 students6 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Cuyahoga Falls since at least 2011
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
B+Overall grade302 students12 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Summit Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 98% since 2011–12
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
B+Overall grade260 students16 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Archbishop Hoban High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Akron
Akron, OH
B+Overall grade841 students16 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Walsh Jesuit High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Ohio
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
B+Overall grade928 students14 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Mary Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
Akron, OH
BOverall grade231 students14 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2015–16
Akron, OH
BOverall grade219 students19 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Spring Garden Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
An independent school in Copley
Copley, OH
BOverall grade147 students9 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Chapel Hill Christian School (South Campus)
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
The largest Christian school in Akron
Akron, OH
BOverall grade204 students
#20 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Barnabas School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Northfield
Northfield, OH
BOverall grade402 students15 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Holy Family Parish School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
A Catholic school in Stow
Stow, OH
B-Overall grade397 students15 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
St. Hilary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Fairlawn
Fairlawn, OH
B-Overall grade555 students17 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Summit County, OH
Emmanuel Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 3 Christian schools in Akron
Akron, OH
B-Overall grade179 students16 students per teacher
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