Last verified: October 2026
Can Cincinnati families use EdChoice at Christian schools?
Only where the school is chartered. Of the 31 Christian schools we list, 23 hold an Ohio charter; 3 are matched to DEW's non-chartered roster, and no scholarship student can enroll at those.
Why would a Cincinnati church school stay non-chartered?
Conviction. A school whose leaders hold sincere religious objections to a state charter may run as a nonchartered nonpublic school, sending DEW and parents a yearly report that it meets minimum standards. The cost is EdChoice eligibility. In our four counties, 22 schools are on DEW's 2026-27 roster, including Mars Hill Academy in Mason.
What other help do Christian school families here use?
Church-member rates, sibling discounts, the school's own aid and, at some schools, a dedicated SGO. A non-chartered school can still be backed by an SGO; a Mars Hill SGO in Mason, for instance, is on the Attorney General's 2026 list.
| Feature | With a charter | Without (NCNP) |
|---|---|---|
| Voucher students | Accepted | Not accepted |
| Ohio's operating standards | Apply in full | School self-certifies minimums |
| SGO-funded scholarships | Possible | Possible |
What should our family do next?
Take the two-minute funding check. A tuition counselor reviews your answers and confirms which programs your child qualifies for and which dates apply.