Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun

Best Lancaster Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,424 students in Lancaster, OH (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,415 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH include St. Mary Elementary School, Fairfield Christian Academy, and William V Fisher Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Lancaster, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfield Christian Academy
Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun
(Christian)
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1803 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Faith Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
Gr: NS | 54 students
Haugland Learning Center Lancaster
Special Education School
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Lancaster Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2640 Lancaster Thornville Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1741
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Owl's Acre Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
Gr: K | 15 students
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-3137
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH include St. Mary Elementary School, Fairfield Christian Academy, and William V Fisher Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
10 private schools are located in Lancaster.
How diverse are private schools in Lancaster?
Lancaster private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
80% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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