For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 326 students in Kent, OH (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,762 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kent, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Kent, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Kent, OH (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ksu Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
775 Loop Rd
Kent, OH 44242
(330) 672-2559
Kent, OH 44242
(330) 672-2559
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
127 Portage St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-7232
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-7232
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Kent)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
326 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
65:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
173 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
53%
60%
# 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
121 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
37%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Kent, OH?
2 private schools are located in Kent, OH.
What percentage of students in Kent go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Kent are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kent?
50% of private schools in Kent are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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