2023 Best Private Schools in Mariemont

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  102 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 102 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,070

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.59 out of 5  116 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 116 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 870

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  126 reviews

Senior: I have found that the The Summit Country Day School has a very supportive community through academics, the arts, and sports. I have fostered meaningful relationships especially through the running program. My peers are supportive in my academic endeavors and achieving my goals. I have been able to explore my creative potential. I would change to a greater focus on each individual reaching their fullest potential. It can be a very stressful environment with the challenging academics. By having teachers recognize this pressure to succeed and creating a more manageable workload on top of the overwhelming extracurricular that many students are involved in.... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,082

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  189 reviews

Senior: Saint Xavier has a very driven environment that brings the best out of everyone there, whether in academics, sports, fine arts, community service, or other extracurricular activities. They have done a great job of building the necessary support systems and resources for students in need for financial aid and academic support and tutoring. Next, with the various different classes that students can take best suited to their abilities, everyone is adequately challenged to help foster growth within all the young men at the school. While Saint Xavier encourages excellence in all areas of life, it is okay to need help because of the welcoming and understanding environment that has been developed. Overall, it is a great school to foster growth and bring the best out of young men who are fortunate enough to go there.... Read 189 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,393

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  232 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 232 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 575

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• 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•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  119 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 119 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,352

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  191 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 191 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 637

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Covington, KY•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  230 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 230 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  108 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 108 reviews

• grade A

• Students 876

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  61 reviews

Junior: I started attending MVCA in preschool. MVCA has good academics, they offer advanced courses including AP classes. There are several amazing teachers who strive to be not just great teachers, but also great role models. Unfortunately, with being a small school, there are not a whole lot of options for what classes you can take. MVCA's high school has a very small student body. Unfortunately that means that it can be hard to fit in or find like-minded individuals. It also means that everyone knows everyone's business. In terms of Christianity, MVCA offers Bible classes that promote reading and memorizing Scripture. In high school, students study the Old and New Testaments as freshmen and sophomores. Then they study Apologetics and Comparative Worldview as juniors and seniors. We also have weekly chapels with student-run worship and a sermon from a faculty member. Most students are involved in athletics and/or fine arts. We have a strong student section and a big theatre program.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 828

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  143 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 143 reviews

• grade A

• Students 521

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  86 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 86 reviews

• grade A

• Students 470

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  183 reviews

Sophomore: I’ve enjoyed my overall experience at MND so far but it has its flaws. It’s good for students who want to explore their interests. As far as I’m aware, MND provides some great programs for sports, arts, performing arts, and more. Classes are also pretty good! I take almost entirely honors classes, and I think the teachers effectively teach for the most part and genuinely care about their students. The food is delicious, uniforms are comfortable, resources are useful, it does most things pretty well. But I think one of MND’s weakest points is it’s administration. They aren’t…terrible but they can sometimes be very passive aggressive and can handle situations poorly. (ex/homophobia, racism, etc.) Not the worst but many students, including myself, have been left disappointed more than once by them. Some student can also be pretty judgmental and ignorant, but the student body is fairly diverse, so there’s always a fair chance of meeting a group of great friends here!... Read 183 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 699

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.16 out of 5  118 reviews

Senior: I personally love Seton High School. My favorite part is the such strong community that surrounds the school. When you go to Seton you don't just sign up to get a good well rounded education, you sign up to a "sisterhood." I know that sounds supper cheesy, but the community that you enter into at Seton is unlike any other. There is so much support, pride, and enthusiasm, and it has made my high school experience the fulfilling experience that I have received through Seton.... Read 118 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 503

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Newport, KY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  67 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 67 reviews

• grade B

• Students 342

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  109 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 109 reviews

• grade B

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: If you are someone who cares about your future in college along with the community within a high school, then I think you'll like it here. I see other students around me connect and get along very quickly here, it's like a second set of siblings! And the teachers are super fun to get along with too, I would recommend forming a good relationship with them! And when you are a Junior and Senior, they prepare you for college every step of the way, whilst during your Freshman and Sophomore year, they are preparing the foundation for your GPA and SAT/PSAT scores! They really care here and I'm gonna be sad when I have to leave, has been my best school experience in my life! (have been to about 5 in the past!)... Read 23 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 318

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: Our child is thriving at Nativity. The teachers know each student by name. The teachers and administration invest the time to interact with each student. My child comes home each day filled with positive reinforcement. Our family lives in a neighboring school district. Our child was struggling academically for well over a school year and was far behind her peers. We discussed this dilemma with the Nativity administration. Nativity had such compassion and agreed to accept her for a ‘trial period’. We finally made the switch to send her to Nativity. What a difference this has made. Within a few months, she was right on track. I asked my child what makes Nativity special to her. She replied (among other reason), “My teachers tell me every day how proud they are of me”.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 410

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.91 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: Our Villa journey so far has been a rewarding one. The early childhood program has given our kids a wonderful foundation for not just a great academic future but more importantly, fostered confidence, appreciation of and respect for others and the environment, and a love of learning. The school community is welcoming, supportive, and very active as well - you are part of a family.  We enrolled our oldest back at the Villa in the fall, due to education challenges experienced as a result of remote learning at her school. It has been everything we could have hoped for and more. Thanks to the wonderful staff and kids, she felt welcomed and comfortable right away. She is very engaged in her classes, performing well and her unique needs are being met. The best part is that our daughter is happy and loves school again. They have also done a very good job of keeping families informed and implementing protocols to keep everyone safe. We know our kids are well cared for at the Villa.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 440

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Milford, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.5 out of 5  14 reviews

Junior: MCA gave me a sense of security and a challenge when it came to the studies. It was hard enough to where I actually had to study, but easy enough to where success was still within reach. If anyone is looking for a good school to go to, MCA is a definite. If I could pic one thing to change, it would be more extra curricular activities.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 263

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: I liked everything about ACA. i learned a lifetime lesson from wonderful mentors and fellow classmates. i was surrounded by very kind, humble and enthusiastic leaders.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 127

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  10 reviews

Alum: As a graduate of The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori school I am so grateful for my experience. The accommodation I received from the teachers is unmatch. I felt incredibly prepared going into highschool and was admitted with distinction and a merit scholarship. The combination of Montessori and Catholic education was spectacular. I cannot say enough good things about this school. I made amazing friends, had great resources, and developed an amazing work ethic. This school taught me how to be kind, loving, independent, accepting, intelligent, grateful, compassionate, and self-giving.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B

• Students 188

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 718

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Amazing school with unmatched teachers, staff and community. Tons of extra activities including theater, STEM and athletics. Teaches your children skills that cannot be taught in public schools.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 565

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1