For the 2025-26 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 in Jackson County, 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 County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Private Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Life Academy![Christian Life Academy Photo - Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church & Christian Life Academy Christian Life Academy Photo - Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church & Christian Life Academy]()

(Methodist)
10595 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1234
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1234
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sts Peter & Paul School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
229 S New York Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6354
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
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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