For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 722 students located throughout Ohio.
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Top Ohio Boarding Schools (2026-27)
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 | 240 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
Historical Statistics Overview
This State (OH)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
3 Schools
6.4 Schools
# Students
657 Students
2,517 Students
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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
Avg. ACT Score
27
27
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Avg. Acceptance Rate
68%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Avg. Tuition (International)
$44,501
$62,450
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
46%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$16,480
$27,075
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Avg. Endowment
$105 MM
$84 MM
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student Diversity
This State (OH)
US
% Students of Color
34%
30%
% International Students
26%
27%
% Boarding Students
55%
59%
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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