Best Defiance County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 219 students in Defiance County, OH (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,872 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Defiance County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Defiance County, OH include St. John Lutheran School and Holy Cross Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).

Top Ranked Defiance County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Grace Bible Church
(Baptist)
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Grades: 3
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Defiance County, Ohio

Defiance County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
Grades: 3-6
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Defiance County, OH include St. John Lutheran School and Holy Cross Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Defiance County, OH?
3 private schools are located in Defiance County, OH.
What percentage of students in Defiance County, OH go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Defiance County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Defiance County, OH?
100% of private schools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).

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