Private Schools in Chester, Ohio

Western Reserve Academy is a premier coeducational boarding and day school serving students in grades 9-12. Located approximately 30 minutes from Chester, WRA offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with 18 Advanced Placement courses, extensive arts programs, and competitive athletics. The school features a historic 190-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, performing arts centers, and athletic complexes. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, WRA provides personalized attention and has a strong track record of college placements at top-tier universities.

Gilmour Academy is a comprehensive independent Catholic school serving students from Montessori through high school. Located about 40 minutes from Chester, the school offers a balanced educational approach combining academic excellence with character development. The Upper School features a robust college preparatory curriculum with 20+ AP courses, competitive athletics in the Midwest Preparatory Conference, and extensive arts programs. The 144-acre campus includes modern academic buildings, STEM labs, performing arts facilities, and athletic complexes. Gilmour emphasizes community service and leadership development.

Andrews Osborne Academy is a coeducational day and boarding school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Located approximately 35 minutes from Chester, AOA offers both International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs, providing students with multiple pathways to academic excellence. The school features a 300-acre campus with modern academic facilities, science and technology labs, arts studios, and athletic facilities. AOA emphasizes global education with diverse international student populations and offers comprehensive college counseling with strong placement records at selective colleges and universities.