Private Schools in Rootstown, Ohio

Old Trail School is a premier independent school located in Bath, serving students from preschool through eighth grade from across Northeast Ohio, including Rootstown families. The school offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme alongside a comprehensive Montessori early childhood program. With a 62-acre campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities including science labs, art studios, and athletic facilities, Old Trail provides an exceptional educational experience. The school emphasizes project-based learning, environmental stewardship, and character development, with small class sizes and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 ensuring personalized attention.

Hudson Montessori School serves students from toddler through eighth grade and attracts families from Rootstown and surrounding communities. As an American Montessori Society accredited institution, the school offers authentic Montessori education with specialized materials and trained guides. The curriculum emphasizes individualized learning, hands-on exploration, and development of executive functioning skills. The school features purpose-built Montessori classrooms, extensive outdoor learning environments, and a comprehensive adolescent program for middle school students. With a strong focus on community engagement and global citizenship, Hudson Montessori prepares students for success in high school and beyond while maintaining the core Montessori principles of respect, independence, and lifelong learning.

The Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts is a highly selective magnet school serving students in grades 4-8 from across Portage and Summit counties, including Rootstown. This public community school offers an intensive arts-integrated curriculum with specialized programs in visual arts, vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and theater. Students benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty with professional arts backgrounds, and state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated studios and performance spaces. The school maintains a rigorous academic program while providing exceptional arts education, with graduates consistently placing in top high school programs throughout the region.