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Best Portage County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 796 students in Portage County, OH (there are 50 public schools, serving 20,500 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
83% of private schools in Portage County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Portage County Private Schools (2026)

Valley Christian Academy Photo
Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1037 East Blvd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-8191
(7)
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Map of Heritage Baptist Academy
Heritage Baptist Academy
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
77 Saxe Road
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9559
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Map of Ksu Child Development Center
Ksu Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
775 Loop Rd
Kent, OH 44242
(330) 672-2559
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Map of Ravenna Christian School
Ravenna Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Assembly of God
6401 State Route 14
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-9310
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
2617 Waterloo Rd - Rd1
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9555
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 221 students
Catholic
127 Portage St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-7232
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Portage County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-8 | 80 students
Catholic
225 S Sycamore St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-4817
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPortage County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
796 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025133195179
2024133183172
2023137189174
2022135228185
2021135218180
2020136183171
2019138188175
2018132186172
2017140228180
2016146225178
2015169208167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202513%25%34%
202413%25%34%
202312%24%33%
202214%22%33%
202114%21%32%
202012%21%32%
20199%20%31%
20189%19%31%
201712%23%32%
201613%23%32%
201514%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202521:113:111:1
202421:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202550%51%55%
202450%50%54%
202350%49%54%
202250%50%54%
202150%49%54%
202045%49%54%
201945%49%53%
201880%47%53%
201742%46%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025181715
2024201715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020201715
2019201715
2017201715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
52%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202540%51%34%
202440%48%34%
202340%46%34%
202240%43%33%
202140%42%33%
202040%41%32%
201932%39%31%
201832%37%30%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.550.580.65
20240.550.580.65
20230.520.560.65
20220.540.540.64
20210.540.540.64
20200.540.530.64
20190.530.510.63
20180.510.510.63
20170.460.480.61
20160.460.480.61
20150.460.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20231%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20258%10%7%
20248%10%7%
20236%10%8%
20226%9%7%
20216%10%7%
20206%9%8%
20196%9%7%
20186%9%7%
20176%8%7%
20166%8%7%
20155%8%8%
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# White Students
468 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
59%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202559%60%52%
202459%60%52%
202363%62%52%
202259%64%54%
202159%64%54%
202059%65%54%
201962%67%56%
201865%67%56%
201770%70%58%
201670%70%58%
201570%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
260 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPortage County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202532%22%26%
202432%22%26%
202328%21%25%
202232%21%25%
202132%20%25%
202032%20%24%
201929%19%24%
201826%19%23%
201721%18%22%
201621%18%22%
201522%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portage County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Portage County, OH is Valley Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Portage County?
6 private schools are located in Portage County.
How diverse are private schools in Portage County?
Portage County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Portage County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Portage County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portage County?
83% of private schools in Portage County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?

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