Welsh Hills School Photo - ISAACS-Accredited and Montessori-inspired programs ages 18 months - grade 12 School-year, year-round, morning, & full-day preschool programs Small, multi-age classes Proiect-based learning Robotics, Spanish, music, art, drama & physical education Before & aftercare Outdoor education Award-winning robotics & global education programs EdChoice Expansion Provider Summer Camp Organic gardening on 11-acre campus.

Best Licking County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,537 students in Licking County, OH.
The top-ranked private preschools in Licking County, OH include Liberty Christian Academy, Blessed Sacrament School, and St. Francis De Sales School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
38% of private preschools in Licking County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Licking County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
394 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 575-6645
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Liberty Christian Academy, Pataskala Ohio PK-12th grades
(Christian)
(12)
10447 Refugee Road, SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-2211
Gr: PK-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis De Sales School
St. Francis De Sales School Photo
(Catholic)
38 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4049
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Acceptance rate listed
Little Village Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1116 River Rd
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-2007
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Montessori Community
Daycare / Preschool
621 Country Club Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-9411
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Taylor Woods KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8315 Taylor Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 575-5040
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Welsh Hills School
Welsh Hills School Photo - ISAACS-Accredited and Montessori-inspired programs ages 18 months - grade 12 School-year, year-round, morning, & full-day preschool programs Small, multi-age classes Proiect-based learning Robotics, Spanish, music, art, drama & physical education Before & aftercare Outdoor education Award-winning robotics & global education programs EdChoice Expansion Provider Summer Camp Organic gardening on 11-acre campus.
Montessori School
(5)
2610 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 522-2020
Gr: NS-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Licking County, Ohio

Licking County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kairos Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
61 N 6th Street
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-1995
Gr: 2-8 | 15 students

Overview

This County (Licking County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,537 Students
140,999 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
99 Teachers
11,707 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,425
$10,784
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,974 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
6,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
48 Students
10,502 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
502 Students
76,929 Students
% White Students
33%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
172 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
966 Students
44,780 Students
% of Others Students
63%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Licking County, OH?
The top-ranked private preschools in Licking County, OH include Liberty Christian Academy, Blessed Sacrament School, and St. Francis De Sales School.
How many private preschools are located in Licking County?
7 private preschools are located in Licking County.
How diverse are private preschools in Licking County?
Licking County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Licking County?
38% of private preschools in Licking County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Licking County are often viewed compared to one another?

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