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Shelby Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 169 students in Shelby, OH, 6% of all K-12 students in Shelby, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Shelby, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Top Ranked Shelby Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
Catholic
5754 State Route 61 S
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
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Shelby, OH Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
169
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelby)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
169 Students
232,122 Students
% Students of Color
4%
25%
0.24
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
0%
10%
# White Students
159 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
87%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
18 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shelby, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Shelby, OH is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Shelby?
2 private schools are located in Shelby.
What percentage of students in Shelby go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Shelby are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby?
100% of private schools in Shelby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Shelby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Shelby include: St. Mary School vs. Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School vs. St. Mary School

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