Putnam County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Putnam County (2026-27)

Map of St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
520 W Sycamore St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2103
Map of St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Catholic
129 Saint Marys St
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2801
Map of Sts Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 312 students
Catholic
320 N Locust St
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-3697

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
563 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
<1%
10%
# White Students
408 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
136 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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