Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo - Emmanuel Christian Academy. Springfield, Ohio. Serving grades TK-12.

Best Clark County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,604 students in Clark County, OH.
The top-ranked private high schools in Clark County, OH include Emmanuel Christian Academy, Catholic Central, and Catholic Central School.
80% of private high schools in Clark County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clark County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catholic Central
(Catholic)
1200 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Catholic Central School
(Catholic)
800 Lagonda Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 325-9204
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Christian Academy
Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo - Emmanuel Christian Academy. Springfield, Ohio. Serving grades TK-12.
(Christian)
(9)
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 390-3777
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Guiding Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
220 S Main St
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-3292
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Nightingale Montessori
Montessori School
1106 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 324-0336
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clark County, Ohio

Clark County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1035 W High Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 322-8781
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
St. John S Lutheran School & Child Care (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
27 N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-4311
Gr: NS | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Clark County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,604 Students
97,697 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
10,156 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1325
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,245
$13,232
Average % on Financial Aid
99%
54%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
2,822 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
4,705 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
162 Students
10,856 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
967 Students
66,261 Students
% White Students
60%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 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
386 Students
15,764 Students
% of Others Students
24%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Clark County, OH?
The top-ranked private high schools in Clark County, OH include Emmanuel Christian Academy, Catholic Central, and Catholic Central School.
How many private high schools are located in Clark County?
5 private high schools are located in Clark County.
How diverse are private high schools in Clark County?
Clark County private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Clark County?
80% of private high schools in Clark County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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