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Belmont County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 639 students in Belmont County, OH (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,756 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Belmont County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Belmont County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Olney Friends School
Olney Friends School
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Friends
61830 Sandy Ridge Rd
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3655
(4)
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East Richland Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
67888 Friends Church Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
(1)
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Map of Martins Ferry Christian School
Martins Ferry Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 63 students
Christian
710 S Zane Hwy
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
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Map of St. Mary Central School
St. Mary Central School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
24 N 4th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-5424
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St. Mary's Central School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
226 West Main Street
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(304) 695-3189
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Map of Speiro Academy
Speiro Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
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Belmont County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John Central Grade School
St. John Central Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Catholic
350 37th St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-2620
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Map of St. John Central High School
St. John Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students
Catholic
3625 Guernsey St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-4932
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Map of St. Joseph Central Grade School
St. Joseph Central Grade School
Gr: K-9 | 121 students
Catholic
55505 National Rd
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-3313
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
639 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
62 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,172
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
464 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
150 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
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 is Olney Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Belmont County?
6 private schools are located in Belmont County.
How diverse are private schools in Belmont County?
Belmont County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Belmont County go to private school?
7% 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 Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Belmont County are often viewed compared to one another?

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