For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 248 students in Amherst, OH (there are 4 public schools, serving 3,612 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Amherst, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Amherst, OH is St. Joseph Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Amherst, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Amherst Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Saint Joseph Dr
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4244
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4244
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Amherst, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Amherst, OH is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Amherst?
1 private schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Amherst?
100% of private schools in Amherst are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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