Best Norwalk Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,160 students in Norwalk, OH (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,453 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Norwalk, OH is Norwalk Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Norwalk, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Norwalk Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Norwalk Catholic School
(Catholic)
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Gr: K-12 | 652 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
77 State Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
31 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
Gr: 1-6 | 294 students
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
250-B Benedict Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Valor Academy
(Christian)
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students

Overview

This Town (Norwalk)
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,160 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,890
$10,635

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
932 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
80%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
137 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
12%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Norwalk, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Norwalk, OH is Norwalk Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Norwalk?
5 private schools are located in Norwalk.
How diverse are private schools in Norwalk?
Norwalk private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Norwalk go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Norwalk are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norwalk?
100% of private schools in Norwalk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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