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Ironton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 328 students in Ironton, OH, 8% of all K-12 students in Ironton, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Ironton, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ironton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Lawrence School
St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Catholic
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-5052
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Map of St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
912 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-0485
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Map of Sugar Creek Christian Academy
Sugar Creek Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 68 students
Baptist
4824 State Route 141
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 533-2215
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Ironton, OH Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
328
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ironton)
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
328 Students
232,121 Students
% Students of Color
2%
25%
0.37
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
1%
10%
# White Students
250 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
75 Students
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
52%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ironton, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Ironton, OH is St. Lawrence School.
How many private schools are located in Ironton?
3 private schools are located in Ironton.
What percentage of students in Ironton go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Ironton are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ironton?
100% of private schools in Ironton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Ironton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ironton include: St. Joseph High School vs. Sugar Creek Christian Academy

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