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Mercer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 175 students in Mercer County, OH (there are 22 public schools, serving 8,323 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Mercer County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mercer County Private Schools (2026-27)

Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
175 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,951
$5,172
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$23.04 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
120 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
68%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
29%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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