Guernsey County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 116 students in Guernsey County, OH (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,774 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Guernsey County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Guernsey County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Benedict Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
Catholic
220 N 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-6751

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
116 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,410
$8,791

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
83 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Guernsey County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Guernsey County, OH is St. Benedict Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Guernsey County?
1 private schools are located in Guernsey County.
What percentage of students in Guernsey County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Guernsey County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Guernsey County?
100% of private schools in Guernsey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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