Licking County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,083 students in Licking County, OH (there are 56 public schools, serving 27,912 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
55% of private schools in Licking County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,083
  • Average Tuition: $6,490
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Licking County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,083
  • Average Tuition: $6,490
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Licking County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Licking County Private Schools (2026-27)

Granville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1820 Newark Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-4423
(15)
Liberty Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 705 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
(12)
St. Francis De Sales School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
38 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4049
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
394 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Licking County Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
81 Licking View Dr
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 522-3600
Map of Little Village Academy
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool
1116 River Rd
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-2007
Map of Montessori Community
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
621 Country Club Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-9411
Map of Newark Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Catholic
1 Green Wave Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-3594
Map of Taylor Woods KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8315 Taylor Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 575-5040
Welsh Hills School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2610 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 522-2020
(5)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Licking County, Ohio

Licking County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kairos Academy
Gr: 2-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
61 N 6th Street
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-1995

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,083 Students
232,122 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
153 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,490
$8,791
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%

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# Black Students
58 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
903 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
43%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
973 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
46%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Licking County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Licking County, OH include Liberty Christian Academy, Granville Christian Academy, and St. Francis De Sales School.
How many private schools are located in Licking County?
10 private schools are located in Licking County.
How diverse are private schools in Licking County?
Licking County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Licking County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Licking County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Licking County?
55% of private schools in Licking County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Licking County are often viewed compared to one another?

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