Highland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 226 students in Highland County, OH (there are 18 public schools, serving 6,532 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Highland County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Highland County (2026-27)

Map of Hillsboro Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
8230 Us Route 50
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-8422
Map of St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students
Catholic
119 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 840-9932

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
226 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$8,791

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
206 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
87%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
24 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Highland County, OH?
2 private schools are located in Highland County, OH.
What percentage of students in Highland County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Highland County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Highland County?
100% of private schools in Highland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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