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Lancaster Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,410 students in Lancaster, OH, 16% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
89% of private schools in Lancaster, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,410
  • Average Tuition: $5,938
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Lancaster, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,410
  • Average Tuition: $5,938
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Lancaster, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2026-27)

Fairfield Christian Academy Photo
Fairfield Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
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St. Mary Elementary School Photo
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
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Map of William V Fisher Catholic High School
William V Fisher Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1803 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1231
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Faith Academy
Gr: NS | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
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Lancaster Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
(1)
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Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2640 Lancaster Thornville Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1741
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Owls Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
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Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
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St. Bernadette School
Gr: K-5 | 94 students
Catholic
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-3137
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Lancaster, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

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Christ's Church Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Church of Christ
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
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Haugland Learning Center Lancaster
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Special Education School
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
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Lancaster, OH Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,410
Students
$5,938
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lancaster)
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
1,410 Students
232,121 Students
% Students of Color
5%
25%
0.47
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
913 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
426 Students
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
31%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,938
$8,791
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$23.04 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH include Fairfield Christian Academy, William V Fisher Catholic High School, and St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
9 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?
89% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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