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Western Reserve Academy
SPIRE Academy
Hershey Montessori School

Ohio Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 727 students located throughout Ohio.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 727
  • Average Tuition: $68,423
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 69%
  • % Students Boarding: 56%
  • % International Students: 36%
  • % Students of Color: 34%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 727
  • Average Tuition: $68,423
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 69%
  • % Students Boarding: 56%
  • % International Students: 36%
  • % Students of Color: 34%

Top Ohio Boarding Schools (2026-27)

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Hershey Montessori School Photo - Adolescents build relationships and memories with peers of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, and prepare for adulthood in a global society.
Hershey Montessori School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 51 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 87%
Tuition listed
11530 Madison Road
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 357-0918
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SPIRE Academy Photo - SPIRE is set on 725 Acres and features 800,000 sq. ft of indoor, olympic caliber training and competition facilities including an indoor Olympic Certified Track, Olympic Pool and more.
SPIRE Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 245 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
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Western Reserve Academy Photo
Western Reserve Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 431 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 39%
Tuition listed
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
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3
Boarding Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 5-yr
657
Students
+38.3% (+182 students) 5-yr
$67,523
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (OH)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
3 Schools
6.4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Boarding Schools

YearOhio (OH) TotalUS Avg per State
202536.4
202426.2
202326.0
202225.9
202125.7
202025.4
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# Students
657 Students
2,517 Students

Trends in Total Number of Boarding School Students

YearOhio (OH) TotalUS Avg per State
20256572,517
20246572,453
20235062,367
20225062,384
20215162,278
20204752,144
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Academics and Faculty

This State (OH)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
68%
69%

Academic Programs

This State (OH)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Ohio report Avg. AP Courses, so the Midwest regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. AP Courses
20
22

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
20252022
20242022
20232022
20222122
20212122
20202122
20192021
20181921
20171721
20161520
20151520
20141519
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Avg. IB Courses
None reported
28
Avg. Class Size
11
13

Academic Performance

Midwest Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Ohio report these figures, so the Midwest regional average is shown.
Avg. SAT Score
1274
1271

Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average SAT Score

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
202512741271
202412891274
202312841278
202212891276
202112831277
202012771273
201913081271
201813011273
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Avg. ACT Score
27
27

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average ACT Score

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
20252727
20242727
20232727
20222727
20212727
20202727
20192727
20182726
20172726
20162726
20152626
20142625
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Avg. Acceptance Rate
68%
59%

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average Acceptance Rate

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
202568%59%
202467%57%
202367%57%
202266%56%
202164%56%
202064%55%
201964%55%
201866%55%
201766%54%
201664%53%
201564%54%
201464%54%
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Tuition and Finances

This State (OH)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Ohio report Avg. Tuition (Day), Avg. Tuition (International), Avg. Financial Aid Grant and Avg. Endowment, so the Midwest regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$67,523
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$26,003
$38,004

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average Day Student Tuition

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
2025$26,003$38,004
2024$22,791$36,732
2023$22,203$35,848
2022$21,906$34,469
2021$23,010$34,614
2020$22,400$33,350
2019$19,453$31,555
2018$19,742$30,133
2017$19,617$29,344
2016$19,714$29,140
2015$19,017$28,042
2014$18,991$27,217
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Avg. Tuition (International)
$44,501
$62,450

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average International Student Tuition

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
2025$44,501$62,450
2024$43,337$59,956
2023$42,095$57,872
2022$39,508$56,738
2021$39,003$54,097
2020$38,071$52,930
2019$36,321$51,250
2018$36,825$47,647
2017$34,940$45,370
2016$34,744$45,211
2015$37,232$45,218
2014$35,431$45,073
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Avg. Financial Aid Rate
46%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$16,480
$27,075

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average Financial Aid Grant

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
2025$16,480$27,075
2024$15,983$26,722
2023$15,839$26,202
2022$16,317$26,183
2021$15,050$26,267
2020$14,393$26,166
2019$12,102$26,311
2018$11,662$25,365
2017$10,995$24,537
2016$10,519$23,339
2015$10,343$22,851
2014$9,986$22,694
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Avg. Endowment
$105 MM
$84 MM

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Regional Trends (Midwest) in Average School Endowment

YearMidwest Region AvgNational Avg
2025$105 MM$84 MM
2024$84 MM$83 MM
2023$82 MM$77 MM
2022$84 MM$73 MM
2021$88 MM$73 MM
2020$73 MM$67 MM
2019$75 MM$67 MM
2018$69 MM$72 MM
2017$73 MM$71 MM
2016$80 MM$68 MM
2015$64 MM$67 MM
2014$70 MM$64 MM
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Student Diversity

This State (OH)
US
% Students of Color
34%
30%
% International Students
26%
27%
% Boarding Students
55%
59%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Ohio?
There are 3 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Ohio.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Ohio?
The average Ohio boarding school tuition cost is $68,423 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Ohio?
Western Reserve Academy, founded in 1826, is the oldest boarding school in Ohio.
What boarding school in Ohio has the lowest acceptance rates?
Western Reserve Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (39%) in Ohio.
What boarding school in Ohio has the highest average SAT scores?
Western Reserve Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1347) in Ohio.
Which boarding schools in Ohio are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Ohio include: SPIRE Academy vs. Western Reserve Academy, Western Reserve Academy vs. SPIRE Academy

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