2024 Best Private Schools in Pleasant Ridge

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  118 reviews

Parent: The teachers are all so amazing! They are nurturing and you can tell they really have a passion for teaching and growing minds. The administrative staff are also very helpful and have great communication. The various events for both students and parents always go above and beyond expectations. CCDS' 62-acre campus is unmatched and enable their rich outdoor education, my kids particularly enjoy the animal farm they have! We live in Hyde Park with closer private school options but fully believe the longer drive to CCD is absolutely worth it to provide the best well rounded education for our children from Early Childhood - 12th grade!... Read 118 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 870

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  111 reviews

Parent: This school community is like no other! I have taught at four private schools across the country, and now my two children attend Seven Hills. The faculty is superb; expert educators, and invested in their students. The social climate is diverse and inclusive. Everyone is responsible for everyone. We couldn't be happier!... Read 111 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,040

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  130 reviews

Junior: The Summit Country Day School is a private catholic school in Cincinnati, Ohio. It functions with five primary pillars: spiritual, academic, athletic, artistic, and and social. It also has a prevalent character program in which each grade is assigned multiple character traits which they are encouraged to embody by faculty and activities. I started coming here in 7th grade due to the wonderful experience I had on my shadow day. The Summit has excellent resources for both general education and preparing you for life beyond the classroom. The teachers are dedicated to providing the best education possible, and we have facilities such as a makers space and a sports complex. All of the teachers are both highly qualified and passionate about their jobs. We also have things like an anatomy table and new computers for student use. We also have incredible college counseling, which has made me fee extremely prepared for college life and the application process that comes junior and senior year.... Read 130 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,071

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  195 reviews

Senior: I think that this school really is something special. The moment I stepped through the doors of the St. Xavier High School campus, I felt at home and I felt a part of something bigger than anything I had ever experienced before. I believe that the best part, academically, of St. X is the course rigor and management. I truly believe that after attending St. X for three years, I can definitely that my time management skills have gone through the roof. When balancing sports, class loads, and social life, it used to be tricky to get everything done, but after listening to others and planning most things out, I've found myself thriving with managing all the things I love to do, as well as school work.... Read 195 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,365

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My son moved to Schilling for high school from a rigorous private school where he never felt understood despite his high IQ. Now, he is a different child. He loves school again and thrives under the exceptionally qualified and caring teachers and staff. They go above and beyond the call of duty to challenge my son in his areas of strength and to help him overcome his areas of weakness. At Schilling, he is completing college level courses easily and loving every minute of it! His ninth grade Biology book was the exact same one my older son used in college, so I know he will not only be prepared for college but will excel there. The school administration deals fairly and efficiently with any problems that arise in a way that teaches the kids to solve or avoid future issues. The personal attention that is given to both the students and parents is extraordinary. We are so glad we moved to Schilling and recommend it highly!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 49

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  143 reviews

Parent: Moeller High School has been a perfect fit for our family. We are grateful that our sons are experiencing such a well-balanced high school experience. They are challenged by high level academic classes, participate in sports they are passionate about and have time to build relationships with other students. The House System has really helped them flourish as a part of a community, bringing students of different grade levels together to mentor each other and create bonds with individuals they may not have otherwise gotten to experience. Teachers are thoughtful, approachable and understand what it takes to teach young men. It's not only academics they teach but also life lessons to help these men beyond high school. Moeller has something for everyone - clubs, sports, service, academics, arts, leadership. Moeller is the perfect size - not too big and not too small for this family. And the brotherhood at Moeller is an amazing! We couldn't have picked a better high school for our sons.... Read 143 reviews

• grade A

• Students 872

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Covington, KY•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  233 reviews

Middle School Student: It’s not just a school it’s a supportive community! We are new to school and so glad for the opportunity. The faculty are all advocates for my child. When there are areas where my child needs help, teachers are always available to offer office hours and tutorial opportunities. The school offers parents multiple tools to help stay connected and informed. Teachers proactively reach out to parents to give positive feedback. The curriculum and assignments are structured to build on my child’s creativity. Promoting both balance and challenge but avoiding burnout. I am so thankful for our supportive Covington Latin Family!... Read 233 reviews

• grade A

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Mason, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  14 reviews

Works Here: I found Liberty Bible when my last child at home refused to do school once too often. I enrolled her in school there and was offered a job. Or was the best decision I ever made! My daughter finished high school with teachers who cared about her above everything. They loved her. They encouraged her. They poured into her. Every single day I wake up happy that I get to go to work. We get to love these kids and pour the message of Christ into them. We hold them to a high standard of accountability morally, academically, and spiritually, all while walking with them and leading them.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 317

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.1 out of 5  196 reviews

Parent: My husband and I couldn't be more pleased with Saint Ursula Academy. We have 4 daughters. Our first just graduated from SUA and is going on to an elite university. Not only is she more than prepared (academically, emotionally and socially) she is a confident citizen of the world and already making the world a better place! Two of our other daughters are current students with the 4th chomping at the bit to enter in two years. My daughters' local community and global awareness has grown exponentially since attending SUA. The SUA community is a wonderfully supportive environment. I love that our girls meet classmates from all over the tri-state area! Go Bulldogs!... Read 196 reviews

• grade A

• Students 637

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.29 out of 5  122 reviews

Alum: I went to this school for 12 years and honestly, I would do it all over again. This is a school that prepares you for life. Spiritually, I have CHCA to thank for setting a firm foundation that was given to me in Elementary school. In middle school I learned that it was time for me to grow up and take action. In high school, all of it was put together and the challenges that I faced, I knew I had all the resources at CHCA to help. The teachers are amazing and they are so personable, I'll never forget their names. The classes were hard, but now that I am finishing college, I see how much it helped me. The relationships that I have made from this school are life long and these guys are the best guys in the world. CHCA is a school that I will always have respect for! The athletics, fine arts, theater program, after school programs, and servitude towards the Lord are the highlights!... Read 122 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,352

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.23 out of 5  236 reviews

Senior: I loved Ursuline Academy because of the loving and welcoming community. The environment with all girls creates a strong sisterhood were everyone is comfortable being themselves. Its mentality is putting peoples best work forward and always trying to improve the next time. The teachers are friendly and kind and want to make sure all their students understand their work. Our complex schedule definitely gets us ready for college with making sure that we have good time management skills. Of course there are areas that the school could improve on such as reaching out to be more diverse instead of an all white school. The food could be better with all the money that gets put into the school, and some of the equipment for sports teams and theater could be replaced. Overall, it is a great school with a intense focus on academics and leadership in the community where everyone can find there place at this school. I recommend anyone who is very independent and high achieving to come to Ursuline!... Read 236 reviews

• grade A

• Students 575

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  91 reviews

Senior: I think that Roger Bacon has an excellent school community and is on the rise! I’ve had a great experience in my involvement in the fine arts at Roger Bacon, and that is my favorite thing about this school. I have loved the nurturing environment it has and I have met and gotten to know some wonderful people throughout my experience at this school.... Read 91 reviews

• grade A

• Students 470

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.14 out of 5  65 reviews

Freshman: I love MVCA. It is a great school, and it helps me learn more about, and grow my relationship with, God. The only thing I would change is more options academically, however, their current curriculum is good and it will help prepare for college. Sports are wonderful here. You get to enjoy playing what you love with others with the same passion. Great school!... Read 65 reviews

• grade A

• Students 938

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Mason, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.57 out of 5  44 reviews

Parent: We have 8 children, ages 3 to 16. For 10 years we homeschooled through Classical Conversations, a Classical, Christian homeschool curriculum and community. It was a truly wonderful experience and exactly what we wanted for our children/family. As I’m sure anyone reading this can appreciate, it was a truly Herculean task for my wife and she did it incredibly well, but she was also spread incredibly thin. Suffice it to say, Mars Hill Academy has been an answer to our prayers. The caring attention and instruction poured into our older children by the exemplary staff is everything we could hope for, but the true blessing is my wife and I our comfortable entrusting even our littlest ones to MHA, confident that they are being wonderfully educated, not only scholastically, but within the construct of what we value, and hold dear as essential within our hearts. My wife says it’s like homeschooling at school! Thank God for Mars Hill Academy.... Read 44 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 308

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.03 out of 5  116 reviews

Junior: This school is great if you are looking for a great, positive, learning community and brotherhood! If you are looking to expand your faith and get closer to God, this school can help you achieve that, as we have a great campus ministry! We also have multiple D1 sports and programs! La Salle is truly and great school, whether you currently attend it, or are an alumnus, there are multiple ways to stay connected!... Read 116 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 542

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  152 reviews

Parent: I cannot say enough good things about our experience at McNick. Each of our kids have different academic strengths, and McNick is the only school that has helped our gifted kid continue to be challenged and our kid on an IEP be guided to success in the classroom. The amount of clubs is outstanding -- there is literally something for everyone! The sports program is simply amazing and completely student centric -- so much has been invested to ensure the safety and strength training of our kids. On a final note, we were slightly hesitant about sending our kids to a parochial school because other schools in the area shied away from addressing important issues such as social injustice and mental health & emotional learning. McNick approached these topics with sensitivity and objectiveness creating a compassionate community of students always putting service to lose less fortunate.... Read 152 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 625

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Park Hills, KY•

• Private School•

• 8-12

• •
  Rating 4.06 out of 5  261 reviews

Alum: I had an overall amazing experience at Notre Dame Academy. I was a record breaking athlete, leader of student sections, in many diverse clubs, and made several friendships that will last a lifetime. I thought the saying "sisterhood" was overused and stupid throughout my time as a student, but as a freshly graduated alum I've come to understand that NDA's atmosphere was nothing less than a sisterhood. The teachers and environment created a soul tie between everyone in the community that words cannot describe. If anyone asks me if they'd recommend sending their children to this high school, my answer would be a confident, excited YES! Not only did it bring the sense of a sisterhood community, but I know the education that I was proud fully given is going to prepare me for college greatly. They challenged, pushed, and encouraged you to become your absolute best student in the class. Overall, NDA has shaped me into a young woman thats about to make prominent changes within our world.... Read 261 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 526

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Park Hills, KY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.58 out of 5  62 reviews

Senior: Even though I go to school every day, it almost doesn’t feel like school at CovCath. It’s always exciting and fun. The halls are usually full of energy whether it’s for a big game coming up or just having fun. Classes usually aren’t boring, most teachers strive to make what you’re learning somewhat fun and engaging because they know how boring school can sometimes get. Overall it’s a great atmosphere and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!... Read 62 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 468

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  196 reviews

Alum: I loved and valued my time at Mt. Notre Dame High School. It was an excellent school where I prepared myself for college and learned to be an empowered female. Never did I think there was a challenge I could not accomplish because of the skill sets I learned through my teachers and coaches at MND. Now, I run a non-profit and can confidently say that MND taught me the importance of giving back and great leadership skills. I am thankful to MND and still have close friendships from my time there nearly 20 years ago. Prepare your daughters to have confidence and believe that the sky is the limit through an MND education. Highly recommended!... Read 196 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 709

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.18 out of 5  121 reviews

Senior: I love Seton High school – from the teachers to the students to the challenging curriculum. Seton integrates compassion into their teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of their classes and lessons. The administration is open minded and thinks outside the box to make Seton a successful educational experience for the students. Seton is committed to the whole child. They teach value lessons, communication and leadership skills. There isn't much I would change about Seton academically. For sports, I would love to make a girls sports complex like our brotherhood boy school has. As of now, we share Elder's fields for sports.... Read 121 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 503

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.52 out of 5  99 reviews

Parent: Elder High school is a private Catholic School in Cincinnati OH. I think it was the best high school for my son to attend as it offered a strong work ethic everyday for my son to live by. Keeping Christ in the everyday conversation was important to me, and Elder did this very well. Elder offers a wide range of academic studies to support any type of student needs. Elder offers a wide range of extra curricular activities which challenge the interests of any student. Elder teaches its students to succeed through service to others, devotion to academic excellence, and a desire to succeed all through Christ everyday. My son was able to participate in an early IT academic study program which was a direct pathway to certain college. He also participated in a wide range of extra curricular activities and he loved every minute of it!... Read 99 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 800

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.78 out of 5  112 reviews

Parent: My daughter is now a junior at Purcell Marian and in all areas, her experience has exceed my expectation. She started as a quite self-conscious student from a traditional Catholic elementary school, and has grown into the most wonderful, confident, and open-minded young lady. Coming from a school with very little diversity into a school with outstanding diversity simply has changed her outlook on life for the better. Daily she will cite examples of how she is learning with and from her fellow classmates and what a difference it makes. Her teachers have taken the time to really get to know her and what a difference that has made. She articulates that she truly feels "seen" and "loved" by the adults around her. Truly Purcell Marian is a hidden gem in the educational landscape of Cincinnati!... Read 112 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Newport, KY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.72 out of 5  68 reviews

Senior: Newport Central Catholic truly puts the student first. I have the learning challenge, dyslexia and NewCath’s special education teacher was absolutely amazing in advocating for me and my rights as a student. If it wasn’t for our special ed teacher, and the administration working for me, I would not have had the positive experience I had. NewCath provided the opportunity for me to practice my faith, and pushed me to become the person I was meant to be. I will forever be grateful for my experience at NewCath.... Read 68 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 256

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.17 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: In my high school career, my favorite part has been the community at Mercy McAuley and the friends that I have made along the way. While it has been challenging at times, having good connections within the school has made the experience worth it. A specific challenge I have come across is feeling heard at school. When it comes to things presenting a list of possible senior privileges, or trying to change the uniform policy to allow sweatpants in the winter months, students at the school often feel unheard and ignored. This feeling is what I think drives all of students together and helps us to create a community in which we stand up for what we want in the school.... Read 47 reviews

• grade B

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: Great atmosphere, staff, and students. Weaker in math and music, but steadily improving. Strong in the other subjects. For a school cafeteria, great food. Guys basketball (6-12) and girls volleyball (6-12), as well as disc golf (6-12). Christ-centered staff, curriculum, and atmosphere.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Students 127

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1