Jackson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 217 students in Jackson County, OH (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,749 public students). 4% of all K-12 students 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 88%.
100% of private schools in Jackson County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jackson County (2026-27)

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Gr: PK-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Methodist
10595 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1234
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Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sts Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Catholic
229 S New York Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6354

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
217 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$8,791
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$425
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$5,172
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
98 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
110 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
51%
23%
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 County, OH?
1 private schools are located in Jackson County, OH.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
100% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

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