New Horizons Academy Photo - Our Wauseon campus, located at 220 Lawrence Avenue in Wauseon, OH, has an enrollment of just over 100 students.

Best Fulton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 369 students in Fulton County, OH (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,986 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Fulton County, OH is St. Richard School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Fulton County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Fulton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Richard School
(Catholic)
333 Brookside Dr
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-5041
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmaus Christian Preschool
Emmaus Christian Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
841 N Shoop Avenue
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 337-8421
Gr: PK | 26 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
2639 Us Highway 20
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 644-0397
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
New Horizons Academy
New Horizons Academy Photo - Our Wauseon campus, located at 220 Lawrence Avenue in Wauseon, OH, has an enrollment of just over 100 students.
Special Education School
220 Lawrence Ave
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-7272
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Fulton County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
369 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,950
$10,635
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
199 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
54%
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
136 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
37%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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