St. Mary's Central School Photo

Best Belmont County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 904 students in Belmont County, OH (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,756 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Belmont County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Belmont County, OH include St. John Central Grade School and Olney Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Belmont County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Belmont County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Olney Friends School
(Friends)
(4)
61830 Sandy Ridge Rd
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3655
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Central Grade School
(Catholic)
350 37th St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-2620
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
East Richland Christian Schools
East Richland Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(1)
67888 Friends Church Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Martins Ferry Christian School
(Christian)
710 S Zane Hwy
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students Avg. class size: 63 students Tuition listed
St. John Central High School
(Catholic)
3625 Guernsey St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students
St. Mary Central School
(Catholic)
24 N 4th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-5424
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
St. Mary's Central School
St. Mary's Central School Photo
(Catholic)
226 West Main Street
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(304) 695-3189
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Speiro Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Belmont County, Ohio

Belmont County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
55505 National Rd
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-3313
Gr: K-9 | 121 students

Overview

This County (Belmont County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
904 Students
229,250 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
19,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
51%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,125
$10,686
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,753
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
643 Students
140,191 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
311 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
233 Students
51,844 Students
% of Others Students
26%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Belmont County, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Belmont County, OH include St. John Central Grade School and Olney Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Belmont County?
8 private schools are located in Belmont County.
How diverse are private schools in Belmont County?
Belmont County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Belmont County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Belmont County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belmont County?
100% of private schools in Belmont County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Belmont County are often viewed compared to one another?

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