Last verified: October 2026
Which Cincinnati-area private schools focus on special education?
We count 12, drawn from the federal special-education code and from deaf-education and therapeutic programs: St. Rita School for the Deaf, Ohio Valley Voices, Springer School and Center, Linden Grove School and the Best Point campuses among them. The listing for each shows whether it holds an Ohio charter.
How much can Jon Peterson pay a Cincinnati student this year?
It ranges with the ETR category. The 2026-27 floor is $10,045 (speech or language, services only), and the ceiling is $34,000, which applies to autism, traumatic brain injury and deaf-blindness.
Is the Autism Scholarship a different program from Jon Peterson?
Yes, with its own application. It is limited to children identified with autism, starts at age 3, tops out at $34,000 this year, and is filed through a provider that participates in it.
Do we need an evaluation from our public district first?
For Jon Peterson, yes. The IEP must come from the district where you live, even when your child already attends a private school, so put the evaluation request to the district in writing.
| True | False |
|---|---|
| The ETR category sets the dollar amount | Household income changes the award |
| The provider is paid directly | Parents pay first and get reimbursed |
| Preschoolers can qualify | Only K-12 students qualify |
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.