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 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 343 students in Fulton County, OH.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Fulton County, OH is St. Richard School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private elementary schools in Fulton County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fulton County Private Elementary 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
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
343 Students
183,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
15,923 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,950
$9,148
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,128 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
9,193 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
19,155 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
199 Students
114,906 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# 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
119 Students
38,181 Students
% of Others Students
35%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Fulton County, OH?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fulton County, OH is St. Richard School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fulton County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Fulton County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fulton County?
67% of private elementary schools in Fulton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Fulton County include: Holy Trinity Catholic School vs. St. Richard School, St. Richard School vs. Holy Trinity Catholic School

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