Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Work at Camp Echoing Hills prepares the outdoor learning center for their Special-Needs Sports Camp each spring.

Best Fairfield County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,249 students in Fairfield County, OH (there are 44 public schools, serving 25,901 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fairfield County, OH include St. Mary Elementary School, Fairfield Christian Academy, and William V Fisher Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
56% of private schools in Fairfield County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Fairfield County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfield Christian Academy
Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun
(Christian)
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
702 Croghan St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-9947
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 17 students
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
William V Fisher Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1803 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Faith Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
Gr: NS | 54 students
The Goddard School Of Pickerington
The Goddard School Of Pickerington Photo
Daycare / Preschool
12916 Stonecreek Drive Nw
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-3494
Gr: K | 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lancaster Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2640 Lancaster Thornville Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1741
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Little Tigers Preschool Inc
Daycare / Preschool
94 W Church Street
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 837-3932
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Owls Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Pickerington KinderCare
Pickerington KinderCare Photo - Infant 1
Daycare / Preschool
1545 Cross Creeks Blvd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-9707
Gr: NS-PK
Primrose School At Polaris
Daycare / Preschool
561 Westar Blvd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 899-2588
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Primrose School Of Pickerington
Daycare / Preschool
131 Clint Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 575-9930
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-3137
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Winderly Lane KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1829 Winderly Ln
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 759-8667
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fairfield County, Ohio

Fairfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 Mount Zwingli Rd Se
Bremen, OH 43107
(740) 569-4770
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students

Overview

This County (Fairfield County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,249 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,958
$10,635
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$7.67 million
$70.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
39 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,269 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
59%
60%
# 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
723 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
34%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Fairfield County, OH include St. Mary Elementary School, Fairfield Christian Academy, and William V Fisher Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield County?
16 private schools are located in Fairfield County.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield County?
56% of private schools in Fairfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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