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Portage County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Portage County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
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
# Students
796 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
52%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
60 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
468 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
260 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%
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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