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Erie County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 826 students in Erie County, OH (there are 26 public schools, serving 11,806 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Erie County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Erie County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sandusky Central Catholic School
Sandusky Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 507 students
Catholic
410 W Jefferson St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1892
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Map of Firelands Christian Academy
Firelands Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
3809 MAPLE AVE
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-8642
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Map of Firelands Montessori Academy
Firelands Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Montessori School
329 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-6181
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Map of St. Peter Elementary School
St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
429 Huron St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-4640
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Erie County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: 4-8 | 262 students
Catholic
530 Decatur Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1648
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
5450 Ohio St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-7911
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Map of Sts Peter & Paul School
Sts Peter & Paul School
Gr: K-3 | 261 students
Catholic
514 Jackson Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1017
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
826 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$8,791
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
24 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
594 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
172 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Erie County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Erie County, OH is Sandusky Central Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Erie County?
4 private schools are located in Erie County.
What percentage of students in Erie County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Erie County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Erie County?
75% of private schools in Erie County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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