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Portsmouth Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 682 students in Portsmouth, OH, 19% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
75% of private schools in Portsmouth, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Portsmouth Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Junior/Senior High
Notre Dame Junior/Senior High
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
2220 Sunrise Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 357-0266
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Map of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1401 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2354
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Map of Portsmouth Stem Academy
Portsmouth Stem Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
614 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-0591
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Map of Temple Tots
Temple Tots
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1148 Gallia St.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-3939
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Portsmouth, OH Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
682
Students
$2,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portsmouth)
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
682 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
9%
25%
0.43
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
21 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
506 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
146 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$8,791
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, OH is Notre Dame Junior/Senior High.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth?
4 private schools are located in Portsmouth.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth?
75% of private schools in Portsmouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Portsmouth include: Portsmouth Stem Academy vs. Notre Dame, Notre Dame vs. Portsmouth Stem Academy

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