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Lawrence County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 328 students in Lawrence County, OH (there are 25 public schools, serving 9,222 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Lawrence County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lawrence County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Lawrence School
St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Catholic
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-5052
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Map of St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
912 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-0485
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Map of Sugar Creek Christian Academy
Sugar Creek Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 68 students
Baptist
4824 State Route 141
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 533-2215
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
328 Students
232,121 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
19,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
52%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
250 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
75 Students
54,253 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence County, OH is St. Lawrence School.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence County?
3 private schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence County?
100% of private schools in Lawrence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lawrence County include: St. Joseph High School vs. Sugar Creek Christian Academy

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