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Lorain Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 807 students in Lorain, OH, 8% of all K-12 students in Lorain, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Lorain, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lorain Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
1339 East Erie Avenue
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-2155
(4)
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St. Peter School Photo
St. Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3601 Oberlin Ave
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-9909
(2)
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Map of Kids R Us Childcare
Kids R Us Childcare
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
2855 G St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-5949
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Map of North Coast Christian Academy
North Coast Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 110 students
Pentecostal
4125 Leavitt Road
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-1100
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Lorain, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lorain Catholic High School
Lorain Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students
Catholic
760 Tower Boulevard
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8216
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Map of St. Nicholas Pre-school
St. Nicholas Pre-school
Gr: PK | 32 students
2707 W 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3289
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Lorain, OH Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
807
Students
$6,665
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
50%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lorain)
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
807 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
50%
25%
0.70
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
5%
# Black Students
82 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
363 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
205 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,665
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
99%
52%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lorain, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lorain, OH include St. Anthony Of Padua School and St. Peter School.
How many private schools are located in Lorain?
4 private schools are located in Lorain.
What percentage of students in Lorain go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Lorain are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lorain?
75% of private schools in Lorain are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Lorain are often viewed compared to one another?

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