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Fairfield Christian Academy Top 21 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (OH)
St. Mary Elementary School Top 5 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (OH)

Fairfield County Private Elementary Schools

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 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Fairfield County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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)

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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
# Students
1,520 Students
185,222 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
16,065 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
49%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 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
$6,517
$7,977
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$24.65 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
4,126 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
9,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
26 Students
19,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,007 Students
114,859 Students
% White Students
66%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
235 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
394 Students
40,221 Students
% of Others Students
26%
21%
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 St. Mary Elementary School, St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, and Fairfield Christian Academy.
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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