Best Madison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 257 students in Madison County, OH (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,713 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Madison County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: K-8 | 121 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
226 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0161
Shekinah Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Mennonite
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
257 Students
231,311 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,617
$10,610

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
234 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
4%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, OH is St. Patrick School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
2 private schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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