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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 682 students in Shelby County, OH (there are 22 public schools, serving 7,866 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Shelby County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Shelby County (2026-27)

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Christian Academy Schools
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
2151 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-7556
(4)
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Map of Holy Angels School
Holy Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Catholic
120 E Water St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-9293
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Map of Kiddieland Learning Center
Kiddieland Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1899 Wapakoneta Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-8454
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Map of Lehman Catholic High School
Lehman Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
2400 St Marys Road
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 498-1161
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
682 Students
232,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
63 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,988
$8,791
Average % on Financial Aid
67%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,450
$5,172
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
154 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%
# White Students
331 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
172 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Shelby County, OH?
4 private schools are located in Shelby County, OH.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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