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Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 923 students in Jefferson County, OH (there are 24 public schools, serving 8,684 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Catholic
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten
Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten
Gr: K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
36 Villa Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 282-3801
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Map of Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School
Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave Ste 2
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 346-0028
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Map of Catholic Central High School
Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5538
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Map of Jefferson County Christian School
Jefferson County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Christian
125 Fernwood Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 275-4326
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Aquinas Central Catholic School
Aquinas Central Catholic School
Gr: K-7 | 204 students
Catholic
625 Lovers Ln
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-3651
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Map of Jefferson County Christian School
Jefferson County Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Christian
2501 Commercial Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-1337
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Map of St. Agnes Central School
St. Agnes Central School
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
Catholic
212 Murdock Street
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-1012
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Map of St. Francis Central School
St. Francis Central School
Gr: K-7 | 69 students
Catholic
601 Loretta Ave
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2151
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJefferson County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20165
20157
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# Students
923 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025185195179
2024185183172
2023181189174
2022208228185
2021208218180
2020208183171
2019206188175
2018206186172
2017191228180
2016194225178
2015169208167
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% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20257%25%34%
20247%25%34%
20237%24%33%
20226%22%33%
20216%21%32%
20206%21%32%
20195%20%31%
20185%19%31%
20176%23%32%
20166%23%32%
20156%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,330
$10,610

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.380.580.65
20240.380.580.65
20230.300.560.65
20220.350.540.64
20210.350.540.64
20200.350.530.64
20190.350.510.63
20180.350.510.63
20170.230.480.61
20160.290.480.61
20150.290.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%8%7%
20161%8%7%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
711 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
77%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202577%60%52%
202477%60%52%
202383%62%52%
202279%64%54%
202179%64%54%
202079%65%54%
201979%67%56%
201879%67%56%
201788%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201584%70%58%
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# 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
158 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202517%22%26%
202417%22%26%
202311%21%25%
202216%21%25%
202116%20%25%
202016%20%24%
201917%19%24%
201817%19%23%
20178%18%22%
201613%18%22%
201512%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, OH include Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School and Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
5 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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