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Best Jackson Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 217 students in Jackson, OH (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,236 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Jackson, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Jackson, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

Private Schools in Jackson, OH (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10595 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1234
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Jackson)
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
217 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$10,635
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$422
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$4,767
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
98 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
45%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 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
110 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
51%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jackson, OH?
1 private schools are located in Jackson, OH.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?
100% of private schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

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