Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!

Best Defiance County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 in Defiance County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Defiance County, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Defiance County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Grace Bible Church
(Baptist)
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Gr: 3 | 4 students
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Defiance County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
apSt. John Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
Gr: 3-6 | 89 students

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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