For the 2026 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 708 students located throughout Ohio.
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Top Ohio Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11530 Madison Road
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 357-0918
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 357-0918
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 87% Tuition listed
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Gr: 9-12, PG | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Gr: 9-12, PG | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 39% Tuition listed
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 $67,523 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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