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 Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 225 students in Defiance County, OH.
The top ranked private preschools in Defiance County, OH include Holy Cross Catholic School and St. John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private preschools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Defiance County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Defiance County, Ohio

Defiance County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
Grades: 3-6
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Defiance County, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Defiance County, OH include Holy Cross Catholic School and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Defiance County?
2 private preschools are located in Defiance County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Defiance County?
100% of private preschools in Defiance County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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