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Defiance County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in Defiance County, OH (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,741 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Defiance County 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 County 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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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
118 Students
232,121 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,136
$5,164

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.59
# 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
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
41%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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