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Bethany School

555 Albion Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45246
Tel: (513) 771-7462 Ext. 1109

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,980
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Mar. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Bethany School Photo #1 - Bethany School is a place where children thrive.
Bethany School Photo #2 - Bethlehem Building, where our Kindergarteners and Elementary learn and grow.
Bethany School Photo #3 - The Best Kindergarten Students in Cincinnati
Bethany School Photo #4 - Kindergarten Buddies
Bethany School Photo #5 - Beautiful Hertzner Hall, where our students eat and where families gather for meetings with faculty.
Bethany School Photo #6 - Curious student in science class.
Bethany School Photo #7 - Intermediate school students exploring the community garden.
Bethany School Photo #8 - Classroom collaboration.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,980
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Mar. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bethany School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
Campus Size
23 acres

Student Body

Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Navy Pants; Plaid Jumpers / Skirts; Polos
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / Mar. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
40%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dallas Stokes
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess ClubGuitar
Handbell ChoirPiano
Scouting ProgramsStrings


Club or Organization:
CAD/3D PrintingDash and Dot
Design LabMock Trial
Power of the PenRobotics Club
ScrapbookingStem Club
Stock Market ClubTabletop Games Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Bethany SingersClay Class
Glass MosaicsTheatre Basics


Recreational Athletic Programs:
FencingGirls on the Run
Webby Dance

School Notes

  • The mission of Bethany School is to be a community where all members can thrive as learners, growing and developing academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually; where students experience and learn respect, responsibility, and an appreciation for diversity; and where academic excellence is provided in a Christian environment.
  • Our mission statement is the reflection of our clear and continued commitment to these core values: Christian education, academic excellence, diversity, character education, and family commitment.
  • The elementary school years are crucial to spiritual growth, as well as the development of academic skills, positive attitudes, intellectual curiosity, and physical well-being.
  • The daily program at Bethany is child-oriented and personalized.
  • Small class size, professional, caring teachers, along with rigorous texts and teaching materials yield a spiritual and academic environment in which each student is directed toward the attainment of sound skills, emotional well-being, and physical, social, and moral development commensurate with his or her God-given potential.
  • The school strives to inspire within each student a love of learning and an appreciation of the arts.
  • The program seeks to prepare children for their place in a technological society.
  • It attempts to help each youngster cultivate a positive self-concept, be aware of his or her great worth as a child of God, and be capable of making a significant contribution to society.
  • The mission of Bethany School is to be a community where all members can thrive as learners, growing and developing academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually; where students experience and learn respect, responsibility, and an appreciation for diversity; and where academic excellence is provided in a Christian environment. Our mission statement is the reflection of our clear and continued commitment to these core values: Christian education, academic excellence, diversity, character education, and family commitment. The elementary school years are crucial to spiritual growth, as well as the development of academic skills, positive attitudes, intellectual curiosity, and physical well-being. The daily program at Bethany is child-oriented and personalized. Small class size, professional, caring teachers, along with current texts and teaching materials yield a spiritual and academic environment in which each student is directed toward the attainment of sound basic skills, emotional well-being, and physical, social, and moral development commensurate with his or her God-given potential. The school strives to inspire within each student a love of learning and an appreciation of the arts. The program seeks to prepare children for their place in a technological society. It attempts to help each youngster cultivate a positive self-concept, be aware of his or her great worth as a child of God, and be capable of making a significant contribution to society.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bethany School cost?
Bethany School's tuition is approximately $10,980 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bethany School?
The acceptance rate of Bethany School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Bethany School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Bethany School offer?
Bethany School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Bethany School's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Bethany School?
The application deadline for Bethany School is Dec. 1 / Mar. 15.

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The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,094 for elementary schools and $16,401 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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