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Best Ross County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 676 students in Ross County, OH (there are 26 public schools, serving 10,829 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Ross County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ross County Private Schools (2026)

Bishop Flaget School Photo
Bishop Flaget School
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
570 Parsons Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2970
(1)
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Map of Ross County Christian Academy
Ross County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
2215 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 701-1226
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Map of Paint Creek Academy
Paint Creek Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
All-boys
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
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Ross County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Landmark Christian Academy
Landmark Christian Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Christian
912 Dayton St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5696
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Map of Ora Et Labora Academy
Ora Et Labora Academy
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Catholic
539 Woodview Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-6205
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRoss County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20214
20204
20194
20185
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
676 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025225195179
2024225183172
2023231189174
2022236228185
2021176218180
2020164183171
2019156188175
2018128186172
2017167228180
2016168225178
2015123208167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20259%25%34%
20249%25%34%
202316%24%33%
202216%22%33%
202115%21%32%
202019%21%32%
201916%20%31%
201816%19%31%
20178%23%32%
20168%23%32%
20159%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202548%51%55%
202448%50%54%
202342%49%54%
202242%50%54%
202142%49%54%
202042%49%54%
201942%49%53%
201842%47%53%
201735%46%53%
201623%47%52%
201520%49%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025171715
2024171715
2023171715
2022171715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017171715
2016161715
2015121715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,425
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$6,425$10,808$15,012
2024$6,425$8,128$13,254
2023$5,675$7,826$12,626
2022$5,675$7,602$12,187
2021$3,975$7,328$11,800
2020$3,925$6,938$11,512
2019$3,738$6,866$11,293
2018$3,738$6,405$11,017
2017$3,538$6,353$10,708
2016$3,438$6,147$10,356
2015$3,825$6,060$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
52%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202560%51%34%
202460%48%34%
202356%46%34%
202256%43%33%
202148%42%33%
202048%41%32%
201948%39%31%
201848%37%30%
201747%37%30%
201644%37%29%
201556%36%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$5,013

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$5,000$4,753$7,073
2024$5,000$4,764$6,930
2023$2,500$4,415$6,469
2022$2,500$3,892$6,289
2021$1,500$3,757$6,055
2020$1,500$3,590$5,921
2019$1,500$3,372$5,795
2018$1,500$3,126$5,456
2017$1,500$3,108$5,319
2016$1,500$3,169$5,105
2015$1,250$3,104$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
93%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202593%84%81%
202493%89%85%
202393%89%85%
202293%89%85%
202193%89%85%
202093%89%85%
201990%89%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%89%85%
201690%89%85%
201592%89%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$70.7 million

Endowment Trends (2024-2025)

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$1 M$68 M$60 M
2024$1 M$22 M$59 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.490.580.65
20240.490.580.65
20230.490.560.65
20220.510.540.64
20210.510.540.64
20200.530.530.64
20190.500.510.63
20180.500.510.63
20170.470.480.61
20160.470.480.61
20150.520.470.61
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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

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
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# Black Students
34 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20255%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20234%10%8%
20225%9%7%
20215%10%7%
20206%9%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
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# White Students
448 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
66%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202566%60%52%
202466%60%52%
202329%62%52%
202230%64%54%
202131%64%54%
202033%65%54%
201932%67%56%
201833%67%56%
201737%70%58%
201637%70%58%
201547%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
182 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRoss County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202527%22%26%
202427%22%26%
202366%21%25%
202264%21%25%
202163%20%25%
202060%20%24%
201964%19%24%
201863%19%23%
201763%18%22%
201663%18%22%
201552%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ross County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Ross County, OH include Ross County Christian Academy and Bishop Flaget School.
How many private schools are located in Ross County?
3 private schools are located in Ross County.
What percentage of students in Ross County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Ross County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ross County?
67% of private schools in Ross County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?

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