2024 Best Schools for the Arts in Ohio

#1 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

School for Creative & Performance Arts High School

Cincinnati City School District, OH,

K-12,

159 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I came to this school as a sophomore and it was one of the best choices I made. As a musically inclined student, I have never felt more accepted and encouraged since attending this school. This is....

Read 159 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,214,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Arts & College Preparatory Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

COLUMBUS, OH,

7-12,

126 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My overall experience with this school is not bad, but it could be better/there is for sure room to grow. The best parts about going to school here are the different kinds of friends I made, the....

Read 126 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 483,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#3 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Olney Friends School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

BARNESVILLE, OH,

9-12,

20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I enjoyed some of the aspects of the school, however I wish the students were nicer. It was hard to get along with many of the students. I enjoyed having a dorm for the first time, but it wasn’t....

Read 20 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 31,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,

#4 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Cleveland School of the Arts High School

Cleveland Municipal School District, OH,

9-12,

161 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says As a junior at CSA, I can say that I have truly had a valuable experience. The Arts at CSA are wonderful. Students are exposed to art 24/7. While there are no sports at CSA, students are too focused....

Read 161 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 388,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Toledo School for the Arts

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

TOLEDO, OH,

6-12,

183 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Some of the teachers need better communication with pa the parents when emails are sent. And some teachers need better organization skills, and stop losing kids assignments when turned in on time and....

Read 183 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 691,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Stivers School for the Arts

Blue checkmark.

Dayton Public School District, OH,

7-12,

227 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I’ve been at Stivers School for the Arts since my 7th grade year I am now a Sophomore going to be a Junior. The teachers at my school are very supportive in about everything the students do including....

Read 227 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 787,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Hershey Montessori School Adolescent Campus

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HUNTSBURG, OH,

7-12,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says The campus is really beautiful and I love being able to walk around and go into the woods. I love the animals and taking care of them. One of the challenges can be planning and communication between....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 82,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

#8 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

SPIRE Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

GENEVA, OH,

9-12,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter Joelle is attending Spire Academy for the new Womens Wrestling program and excellent Academics. This school has gone above and beyond to help her feel welcome and comfortable. We have....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 80,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#9 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts

Cleveland Municipal School District, OH,

5-12,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Love my classmates and teachers, they inspire me to try and do my best. I look foward to going to school everyday and learning about audio production.

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 334,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#10 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

The CinDay Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SPRINGBORO, OH,

PK, K-12,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says I’ve been at CinDay for over 20 years. My four children also attend CinDay, my oldest being here from PreK-present. I personally value the nurturing environment, flexible teaching styles, and....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 210,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#11 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Reynoldsburg High School - Summit Campus

Reynoldsburg City School District, OH,

9-12,

69 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says As a student, I enjoyed the diversity of my school. Nobody was excluded for being different, everyone had a community they could belong in..

Read 69 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 409,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#12 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Yellow Springs High School & McKinney Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District, OH,

7-12,

51 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Despite its many flaws, Yellow Springs High School presented me with many opportunities that other schools would not provide. The small school environment allowed me to build better connections with....

Read 51 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 353,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#13 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Firestone CLC

Akron City School District, OH,

9-12,

247 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I am very pleased with Firestone and ll that they have taught and equipped our son with over the last 4 years. I am so grateful for all of his teachers who have taught him and gave him valuable....

Read 247 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 1,162,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#14 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Delaware Area Career Center South Campus

Public School,

DELAWARE, OH,

6-12,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The Delaware Area Career Center is one of the best schools I have ever attended. Not only are the staff extremely helpful, but it prepares you for college and offers many different ways to work and....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 253,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

#15 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Christian Academy Schools

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SIDNEY, OH,

K-12,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have been at Christian Academy since I was in Kindergarten. It may be a small school, but I have always loved the environment that it brings. Because there are so few of us, I have been able to....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 162,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#16 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Butler Tech School of the Arts

Butler Technology & Career Development Schools, OH,

11-12,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Butler Tech School of the Arts is the best decision I could've made for a high school. SOA gets me fully prepared with a great resume for jobs and colleges. Even old students who have gone to SOA in....

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 141,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 141 to 1,

#17 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School

Columbus City School District, OH,

9-12,

170 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My school, being an arts magnet school, is already quite different from others in the district. I really enjoy the focus in the arts, yet it still feels restrictive with aspects like the dress code....

Read 170 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 718,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#18 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

D. Russel Lee Career-Technology Center

Butler Technology & Career Development Schools, OH,

6-12,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have heard about D. Russel Lee (Or known now as Butler Tech) For most years of my life because my parents have went there when they were my age. From Lab choices you could choose for your future....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,028,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

#19 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

First Baptist Christian School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

ELYRIA, OH,

PK, K-12,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says First Baptist Christian School was pivotal in my academic journey, prioritizing relationships and character development alongside academic success. Its intimate environment cultivated meaningful....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 117,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#20 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Bowling Green Christian Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

BOWLING GREEN, OH,

PK, K-12,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says I love working at BG Christian Academy. Seeing the mission of BG Christian in action in my time here at the school has been such a blessing. Seeing the students grow and develop into the unique....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 222,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#21 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Graham School the

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

COLUMBUS, OH,

9-12,

27 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says It was amazing to me. There were more diverse students there than any other school where I experienced. The school may not had sports or music programs, however, they do lots of art programs and....

Read 27 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 147,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#22 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Oyler School

Cincinnati City School District, OH,

PK, K-12,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I first attended Oyler School in 6th grade. I am now graduating in May of 2024. My overall experience was good. It was definitely NOT the best but it also was not near the worse. It is mostly....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 525,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#23 Best High Schools for the Arts in Ohio.

Bowling Green High School

Blue checkmark.

Bowling Green City School District, OH,

9-12,

79 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The building itself is falling apart and is extremely outdated. The district is building a new high school, but it will not be ready for a while and the current students at the high school will have....

Read 79 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 807,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

The Schilling School for Gifted Children

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

CINCINNATI, OH,

K-12,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says The Schilling School offers children with exceptional gifted abilities to thrive and succeed in their customized education..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 49,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,

Reynoldsburg High School 9X Impact

Reynoldsburg City School District, OH,

9,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Students: 612,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 612 to 1,