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Best Belmont County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Belmont County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Belmont County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBelmont County Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20229
20219
202010
201911
201811
201711
201611
201511
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# Students
639 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025113195179
2024113183172
2023108189174
2022105228185
2021105218180
2020106183171
2019106188175
2018106186172
2017109228180
2016111225178
201598208167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20255%25%34%
20245%25%34%
20237%24%33%
20228%22%33%
20218%21%32%
20207%21%32%
20195%20%31%
20185%19%31%
201714%23%32%
201614%23%32%
201516%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
62 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201910:114:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202514%51%55%
202414%50%54%
20234%49%54%
20224%50%54%
20214%49%54%
20204%49%54%
20194%49%53%
20184%47%53%
20174%46%53%
20164%47%52%
20153%49%52%
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Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025251715
2024151715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018141715
2017141715
2016121715
2015121715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,125
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$8,125$10,808$15,012
2024$2,425$8,128$13,254
2023$2,425$7,826$12,626
2022$2,425$7,602$12,187
2021$2,425$7,328$11,800
2020$2,425$6,938$11,512
2019$2,425$6,866$11,293
2018$2,425$6,405$11,017
2017$2,425$6,353$10,708
2016$2,275$6,147$10,356
2015$2,988$6,060$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
52%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202555%51%34%
202455%48%34%
202325%46%34%
202225%43%33%
202125%42%33%
202025%41%32%
201925%39%31%
201825%37%30%
201725%37%30%
201625%37%29%
201525%36%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,013

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$500$4,753$7,073
2024$500$4,764$6,930
2023$500$4,415$6,469
2022$500$3,892$6,289
2021$500$3,757$6,055
2020$500$3,590$5,921
2019$500$3,372$5,795
2018$500$3,126$5,456
2017$500$3,108$5,319
2016$500$3,169$5,105
2015$500$3,104$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202598%84%81%
202497%89%85%
202395%89%85%
202295%89%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%89%85%
201995%89%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%89%85%
201599%89%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.430.580.65
20240.430.580.65
20230.410.560.65
20220.400.540.64
20210.400.540.64
20200.390.530.64
20190.400.510.63
20180.400.510.63
20170.370.480.61
20160.370.480.61
20150.330.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%10%7%
20203%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%8%7%
20162%8%7%
20152%8%8%
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# White Students
464 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202571%60%52%
202471%60%52%
202374%62%52%
202274%64%54%
202174%64%54%
202076%65%54%
201974%67%56%
201874%67%56%
201777%70%58%
201677%70%58%
201580%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
150 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202525%22%26%
202425%22%26%
202322%21%25%
202221%21%25%
202121%20%25%
202021%20%24%
201922%19%24%
201822%19%23%
201718%18%22%
201618%18%22%
201515%17%21%
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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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