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Best Athens County Private Schools (2026)

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 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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Athens County (2026)

Map of Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
Baptist
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
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Athens County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of River Valley Community School
River Valley Community School
Gr: PK-7 | 60 students
Alternative School
817 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5191
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearAthens County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20151
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# Students
21 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202521195179
202421183172
202315189174
202228228185
202128218180
202028183171
201928188175
201828186172
201520208167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20259%25%34%
20249%25%34%
202312%24%33%
20157%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20257:113:111:1
20247:113:111:1
20234:113:111:1
20227:113:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
20197:114:112:1
20187:114:112:1
20157:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.160.580.65
20240.160.580.65
20230.210.560.65
20220.000.540.64
20210.000.540.64
20200.000.530.64
20190.000.510.63
20180.000.510.63
20150.460.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20255%2%5%
20245%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
202312%4%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
24,257 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
21 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
91%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202591%60%52%
202491%60%52%
202388%62%52%
2022100%64%54%
2021100%64%54%
2020100%65%54%
2019100%67%56%
2018100%67%56%
201565%70%58%
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# 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
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
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).

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