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Best Fairfield County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,520 students in Fairfield County, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in Fairfield County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Fairfield Christian Academy Photo
Fairfield Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
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Map of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School
St. Joseph Central Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
702 Croghan St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-9947
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St. Mary Elementary School Photo
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
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Map of Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2640 Lancaster Thornville Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1741
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Map of St. Bernadette School
St. Bernadette School
Gr: K-5 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-3137
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Fairfield County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Bremen Holiness School
Bremen Holiness School
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
Christian
1300 Mount Zwingli Rd Se
Bremen, OH 43107
(740) 569-4770
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Map of Christ's Church Christian Academy
Christ's Church Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Church of Christ
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearFairfield County Total Schools
20255
20247
20235
20224
20215
20207
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,520 Students
185,146 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025304204199
2024223188192
2023173194193
2022225241205
2021182231201
2020139184188
2019170189193
2018158188190
2017215238199
2016212235196
2015212213183
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% Average Students of Color
11%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202511%25%33%
202411%24%32%
20233%24%32%
20222%22%32%
20213%21%31%
20204%21%31%
20194%20%31%
20183%19%30%
20178%24%31%
20165%24%31%
20155%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
16,000 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201812:113:111:1
201714:114:111:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
48%

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

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202572%48%54%
202472%48%54%
202372%47%53%
202272%47%53%
202172%47%53%
202072%46%53%
201972%45%52%
201872%43%52%
201745%42%51%
201650%42%51%
201550%46%50%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025191716
2024221715
2023221715
2022221715
2021221715
2020221715
2019221715
2018221715
2017221715
2016221715
2015221715
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202561212
202411011
202311010
202211010
202111010
202071010
201971010
201871010
201712910
2016189
20158109
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1245

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025120012551236
2024120012551233
2023120012491231
2022120012601232
2021120012591232
2020120012261229
2019120012611230
2018120012721227
2017120012621232
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025242526
2024242626
2023242626
2022242626
2021242626
2020242626
2019242626
2018242625
2017242525
2016252525
2015252525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,517
$9,094

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$6,517$9,373$14,043
2024$6,500$7,585$12,357
2023$6,500$7,260$11,693
2022$6,500$6,926$11,199
2021$6,048$6,733$10,824
2020$6,048$6,053$10,496
2019$6,048$5,935$10,300
2018$5,500$5,702$10,056
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202595%84%81%
202495%88%85%
202395%89%85%
202295%90%85%
202195%90%86%
202095%89%86%
201995%90%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$34.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.500.570.64
20240.490.570.64
20230.100.550.63
20220.110.530.62
20210.130.530.62
20200.190.510.62
20190.160.490.61
20180.160.490.60
20170.160.470.59
20160.160.460.59
20150.160.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
4,126 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%3%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
76 Students
9,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20255%5%9%
20245%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20211%4%9%
20201%3%9%
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# Black Students
26 Students
19,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%10%8%
20242%10%8%
20231%10%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%10%8%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%8%7%
20161%8%8%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
1,007 Students
114,859 Students
% White Students
66%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202566%62%55%
202467%62%55%
202395%64%55%
202294%65%57%
202193%66%57%
202090%67%58%
201992%69%59%
201892%69%59%
201792%71%61%
201692%71%61%
201592%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
235 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
394 Students
40,151 Students
% of Others Students
26%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202526%20%22%
202425%20%22%
20232%19%22%
20224%19%22%
20214%18%20%
20207%18%19%
20196%17%20%
20186%17%20%
20176%17%19%
20166%16%18%
20156%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fairfield County, OH include Fairfield Christian Academy, St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, and St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fairfield County?
5 private elementary schools are located in Fairfield County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield County?
100% of private elementary schools in Fairfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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