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 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 369 students in Fulton County, OH.
The top-ranked private preschool in Fulton County, OH is St. Richard School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private preschools in Fulton County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Fulton County Private Preschools (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
140,999 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
11,707 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,950
$10,784
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,974 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
6,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
14 Students
10,502 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
199 Students
76,929 Students
% White Students
54%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
172 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
44,780 Students
% of Others Students
37%
32%
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 preschools in Fulton County, OH?
The top-ranked private preschools in Fulton County, OH is St. Richard School.
How many private preschools are located in Fulton County?
4 private preschools are located in Fulton County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fulton County?
75% of private preschools in Fulton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Fulton County include: Holy Trinity Catholic School vs. St. Richard School, St. Richard School vs. Holy Trinity Catholic School

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