Emmaus Christian Preschool Photo

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
229,250 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
19,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,950
$10,686
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
199 Students
140,191 Students
% White Students
54%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
311 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
51,844 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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