Best Jefferson County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 396 students in Jefferson County, OH.
100% of private high schools in Jefferson County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catholic Central High School
(Catholic)
320 Westview Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5538
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Jefferson County Christian School
(Christian)
125 Fernwood Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 275-4326
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, Ohio

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
625 Lovers Ln
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-3651
Gr: K-7 | 204 students
2501 Commercial Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-1337
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
212 Murdock Street
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-1012
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
601 Loretta Ave
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2151
Gr: K-7 | 69 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
396 Students
97,812 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,149 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,822 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,705 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
10,856 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
344 Students
66,179 Students
% White Students
87%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 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
24 Students
15,942 Students
% of Others Students
6%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Jefferson County, OH?
2 private high schools are located in Jefferson County, OH.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private high schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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