For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 563 students in Putnam County, OH (there are 22 public schools, serving 5,958 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Putnam County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Putnam County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
520 W Sycamore St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2103
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2103
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
129 Saint Marys St
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2801
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2801
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
320 N Locust St
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-3697
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-3697
Gr: K-8 | 312 students
Overview
This County (Putnam County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
563 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
40 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
408 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
73%
60%
# 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
136 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
24%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Putnam County, OH?
3 private schools are located in Putnam County, OH.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
100% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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