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Mount Vernon Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 263 students in Mount Vernon, OH, 7% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Mount Vernon, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mount Vernon Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mount Vernon Sda Elementary School
Mount Vernon Sda Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
221 Sychar Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-7060
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
206 E Chestnut St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-3611
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Map of Christian Star Academy
Christian Star Academy
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7 E Sugar St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-0251
(1)
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Mount Vernon, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ruscel Montessori Childrens House
Ruscel Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Montessori School
12200 Upper Fredericktown Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-1200
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Mount Vernon, OH Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
263
Students
-20.8% (-69 students) 10-yr
$5,419
Avg. Tuition
+35.8% (+$1,429) 9-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+4 students) 9-yr
10%
Students of Color
-61.5% (-16.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mount Vernon)
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,310 Schools
# Students
263 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202588195179
202488183172
202392189174
202279228185
202166218180
202066183171
201970188175
201870186172
201765228180
201671225178
201583208167
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% Students of Color
10%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202510%25%34%
202410%25%34%
20239%24%33%
20225%22%33%
20215%21%32%
20205%21%32%
20195%20%31%
20185%19%31%
201712%23%32%
201626%23%32%
201526%24%32%
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0.52
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.520.580.65
20240.520.580.65
20230.510.560.65
20220.420.540.64
20210.450.540.64
20200.450.530.64
20190.470.510.63
20180.470.510.63
20170.460.480.61
20160.580.480.61
20150.560.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20164%2%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20166%2%8%
20156%2%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20172%8%7%
201610%8%7%
201511%8%8%
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# White Students
165 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
62%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202563%60%52%
202463%60%52%
202362%62%52%
202273%64%54%
202169%64%54%
202069%65%54%
201967%67%56%
201867%67%56%
201770%70%58%
201662%70%58%
201564%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 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
82 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
31%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202530%22%26%
202430%22%26%
202332%21%25%
202223%21%25%
202127%20%25%
202027%20%24%
201930%19%24%
201830%19%23%
201722%18%22%
201617%18%22%
201514%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025161715
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,419
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearMount Vernon, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$5,419$10,808$15,012
2024$3,990$8,128$13,254
2023$3,990$7,826$12,626
2022$3,990$7,602$12,187
2021$3,990$7,328$11,800
2020$3,990$6,938$11,512
2019$3,990$6,866$11,293
2018$3,990$6,405$11,017
2017$3,990$6,353$10,708
2016$3,990$6,147$10,356
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mount Vernon, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Mount Vernon, OH include Mount Vernon Sda Elementary School and St. Vincent De Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Mount Vernon?
3 private schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What percentage of students in Mount Vernon go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Vernon?
100% of private schools in Mount Vernon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?

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