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Defiance Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in Defiance, OH, 3% of all K-12 students in Defiance, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Defiance, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Defiance Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
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Map of Grace Bible Church
Grace Bible Church
Gr: 3 | 4 students
Baptist
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
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Defiance, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

Map of apSt. John Lutheran School
apSt. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
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Map of Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus
Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus
Gr: 3-6 | 89 students
Catholic
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
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Defiance, OH Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
118
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Defiance)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
118 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
12%
25%
0.56
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
62 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
52%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
41%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,136
$5,172
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Defiance, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Defiance, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Defiance?
2 private schools are located in Defiance.
What percentage of students in Defiance go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Defiance are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Defiance?
100% of private schools in Defiance are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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