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Best Erie County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
75% of private schools in Erie County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Erie County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearErie County Total Schools
20254
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
826 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025207195179
2024188183172
2023202189174
2022195228185
2021195218180
2020195183171
2019195188175
2018195186172
2017194228180
2016194225178
2015206208167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202510%25%34%
20249%25%34%
20237%24%33%
20228%22%33%
20218%21%32%
20208%21%32%
20197%20%31%
20187%19%31%
201710%23%32%
201610%23%32%
20158%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025101715
2024171715
2023171715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018171715
2017171715
2016171715
2015171715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,750
$10,610
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202584%84%81%
2024100%89%85%
2023100%89%85%
2022100%89%85%
2021100%89%85%
2020100%89%85%
2019100%89%85%
2018100%90%85%
2017100%89%85%
2016100%89%85%
2015100%89%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.440.580.65
20240.460.580.65
20230.460.560.65
20220.420.540.64
20210.420.540.64
20200.420.530.64
20190.370.510.63
20180.370.510.63
20170.320.480.61
20160.320.480.61
20150.330.470.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20253%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%10%7%
20203%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%8%7%
20161%8%7%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
594 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
72%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202572%60%52%
202470%60%52%
202369%62%52%
202274%64%54%
202174%64%54%
202074%65%54%
201978%67%56%
201878%67%56%
201781%70%58%
201681%70%58%
201580%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
172 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearErie County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202521%22%26%
202423%22%26%
202326%21%25%
202219%21%25%
202119%20%25%
202019%20%24%
201917%19%24%
201817%19%23%
201714%18%22%
201614%18%22%
201516%17%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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