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Best Muskingum County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 641 students in Muskingum County, OH (there are 33 public schools, serving 14,156 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Muskingum County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Muskingum County (2026)

Map of Bishop Fenwick School
Bishop Fenwick School
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Catholic
1030 E Main St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-9731
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Map of Bishop Rosecrans High School
Bishop Rosecrans High School
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Catholic
1040 E Main St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-7504
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Map of Castor Ridge School
Castor Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
10725 Castor Rd
New Concord, OH 43762
(800) 363-1004
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Map of Glen Rock School
Glen Rock School
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Amish
4030 Prospect CH. Rd
Adamsville, OH 43802
(740) 754-1772
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Map of Muskingum Christian Academy
Muskingum Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Christian
1018 Marietta Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7116
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Zanesville Adventist School Photo
Zanesville Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
824 Taylor St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-6050
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Map of Zanesville Christian School
Zanesville Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Christian
2400 Chandlersville Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-2509
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Muskingum County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Catholic
1030 E Main Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-2637
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMuskingum County Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20225
20216
20207
20197
20187
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
641 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202592195179
2024115183172
202388189174
2022112228185
202198218180
202089183171
201998188175
201898186172
2017121228180
2016121225178
2015125208167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202514%25%34%
202412%25%34%
20238%24%33%
20228%22%33%
20218%21%32%
20208%21%32%
201919%20%31%
201819%19%31%
20179%23%32%
20168%23%32%
201510%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202550%51%55%
202450%50%54%
202350%49%54%
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Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202581715
202481715
202381715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,286
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$7,286$10,808$15,012
2024$6,165$8,128$13,254
2023$6,165$7,826$12,626
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.510.580.65
20240.500.580.65
20230.390.560.65
20220.440.540.64
20210.420.540.64
20200.410.530.64
20190.420.510.63
20180.420.510.63
20170.200.480.61
20160.200.480.61
20150.200.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20199%3%8%
20189%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20256%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20223%9%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20171%8%7%
20161%8%7%
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# White Students
412 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
64%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202564%60%52%
202465%60%52%
202376%62%52%
202272%64%54%
202173%64%54%
202075%65%54%
201975%67%56%
201875%67%56%
201789%70%58%
201689%70%58%
201590%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
184 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
29%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMuskingum County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202529%22%26%
202428%22%26%
202318%21%25%
202221%21%25%
202121%20%25%
202019%20%24%
201911%19%24%
201811%19%23%
20178%18%22%
20168%18%22%
20158%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Muskingum County, OH?
7 private schools are located in Muskingum County, OH.
How diverse are private schools in Muskingum County?
Muskingum County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Muskingum County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Muskingum County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Muskingum County?
100% of private schools in Muskingum County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Muskingum County are often viewed compared to one another?

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