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Darke County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 386 students in Darke County, OH (there are 22 public schools, serving 7,592 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Darke County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Darke County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
238 W 3rd St
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-2345
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Map of Decolores Montessori School
Decolores Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
312 Central Avenue
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 547-1334
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
386 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,183
$8,791
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
225 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
58%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
40%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Darke County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Darke County, OH is St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Darke County?
2 private schools are located in Darke County.
What percentage of students in Darke County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Darke County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Darke County?
50% of private schools in Darke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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