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Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
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
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
# Students
923 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,330
$8,791

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
18 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
711 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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