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Elyria Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,851 students in Elyria, OH, 23% of all K-12 students in Elyria, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in Elyria, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,851
  • Average Tuition: $7,950
  • Average Class Size: 23 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Elyria, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,851
  • Average Tuition: $7,950
  • Average Class Size: 23 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Elyria, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Elyria Private Schools (2026)

Map of Elyria Catholic High School
Elyria Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
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Open Door Christian Schools-add S
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
8287 West Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-6386
(10)
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Map of St. Jude School
St. Jude School
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
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Elyria KinderCare Photo
Elyria KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1216 Abbe Rd. North
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-6890
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Map of First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
11400 Lagrange Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 458-5185
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
237 4th St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-2808
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Elyria, OH Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-14.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,851
Students
+5.4% (+95 students) 10-yr
$7,950
Avg. Tuition
+9.7% (+$700) 10-yr
23
Avg. Class Size
-8.0% (-2 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
-26.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elyria)
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,310 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearElyria, OH Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
1,851 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025370195179
2024356183172
2023352189174
2022331228185
2021331218180
2020336183171
2019347188175
2018347186172
2017349228180
2016349225178
2015293208167
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% Students of Color
11%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202511%25%34%
202411%25%34%
202311%24%33%
202219%22%33%
202119%21%32%
202016%21%32%
201916%20%31%
201816%19%31%
201714%23%32%
201614%23%32%
201515%24%32%
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0.44
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.440.580.65
20240.410.580.65
20230.390.560.65
20220.480.540.64
20210.480.540.64
20200.490.530.64
20190.490.510.63
20180.490.510.63
20170.310.480.61
20160.310.480.61
20150.330.470.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
84 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20255%5%9%
20245%5%9%
20235%4%9%
20227%3%8%
20217%3%9%
20207%3%9%
20197%3%8%
20187%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
48 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20225%9%7%
20215%10%7%
20205%9%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20172%8%7%
20162%8%7%
20153%8%8%
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# White Students
1,343 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202573%60%52%
202476%60%52%
202377%62%52%
202270%64%54%
202170%64%54%
202069%65%54%
201969%67%56%
201869%67%56%
201783%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201581%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
339 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202517%22%26%
202414%22%26%
202314%21%25%
202216%21%25%
202116%20%25%
202017%20%24%
201918%19%24%
201818%19%23%
201710%18%22%
201610%18%22%
201510%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
120 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202542%51%55%
202442%50%54%
202342%49%54%
202242%50%54%
202142%49%54%
202040%49%54%
201940%49%53%
201840%47%53%
201740%46%53%
201640%47%52%
201540%49%52%
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Average Class Size
23 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025231715
2024251715
2023251715
2022251715
2021251715
2020251715
2019251715
2018251715
2017251715
2016251715
2015251715
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202591213
202491112
202391111
202291111
202191111
202091111
201991111
201891111
201791110
201691010
201591110
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232626
2020232625
2019232525
2018232525
2017232525
2016232525
2015242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,950
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$7,950$10,808$15,012
2024$5,000$8,128$13,254
2023$5,000$7,826$12,626
2022$5,000$7,602$12,187
2021$5,000$7,328$11,800
2016$7,250$6,147$10,356
2015$7,250$6,060$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
24%
52%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202524%51%34%
202424%48%34%
202324%46%34%
202224%43%33%
202124%42%33%
202024%41%32%
201924%39%31%
201824%37%30%
201724%37%30%
201624%37%29%
201524%36%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,013

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$1,000$4,753$7,073
2024$1,000$4,764$6,930
2023$1,000$4,415$6,469
2022$1,000$3,892$6,289
2021$1,000$3,757$6,055
2020$1,000$3,590$5,921
2019$1,000$3,372$5,795
2018$1,000$3,126$5,456
2017$1,000$3,108$5,319
2016$1,000$3,169$5,105
2015$1,000$3,104$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$70.7 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearElyria, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202597%84%81%
202497%89%85%
202397%89%85%
202297%89%85%
202197%89%85%
202095%89%85%
201995%89%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%89%85%
201695%89%85%
201595%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elyria, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Elyria, OH include Open Door Christian Schools-add S, St. Jude School, and Elyria Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Elyria?
6 private schools are located in Elyria.
How diverse are private schools in Elyria?
Elyria private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Elyria go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Elyria are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elyria?
83% of private schools in Elyria are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Elyria are often viewed compared to one another?

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