For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 21 students in Athens County, OH (there are 20 public schools, serving 6,936 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Athens County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Athens County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Athens County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
Athens County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Valley Community School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5191
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5191
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Overview
This County (Athens County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
21 Students
229,070 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
18,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
24,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
21 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
91%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
51,916 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Athens County, OH?
1 private schools are located in Athens County, OH.
What percentage of students in Athens County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Athens County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Athens County?
100% of private schools in Athens County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Recent Articles
How Private Schools Evaluate “Soft Skills” Like Leadership and Grit
Learn how private schools assess leadership, grit, resilience, and character, and why these soft skills are becoming increasingly important in admissions.
How Private Schools Handle Cell Phones: Why Phone-Free Campuses Are Growing
Discover how private schools manage cell phones, why phone-free campuses are growing, and how reduced social media access can benefit students.
Executive Function Skills: The Key to Academic Success
Learn why executive function skills are among the strongest predictors of academic success and how parents and schools can strengthen them.