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For the 2026-27 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 88%.
83% of private schools in Elyria, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

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

6
Private Schools
1,851
Students
$7,950
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elyria)
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
1,851 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
11%
25%
0.44
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
48 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,343 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
339 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
120 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
51%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,950
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,172
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$23.04 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%
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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