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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 in Madison County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Madison County, OH is St. Patrick School.
100% of private schools in Madison County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
257 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
50%
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
$10,635

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
234 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
89%
60%
# 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
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
4%
22%
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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