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Shelby Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 169 students in Shelby, OH.
100% of private preschools in Shelby, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Shelby Private Preschools (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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
169
Students
-25.2% (-57 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelby)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
780 Schools
# Students
169 Students
141,132 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202585217191
202485214187
202386216185
202291213188
2021116205184
2020116204179
2019131205182
2018131202181
2017113207183
2016113203181
2015113199173
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% Students of Color
4%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20254%23%32%
20244%23%32%
20233%23%32%
20222%22%31%
20212%21%32%
20202%20%31%
20191%20%31%
20181%19%30%
20172%24%31%
20162%24%31%
20152%24%31%
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0.24
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.240.610.65
20240.240.610.65
20230.160.600.65
20220.120.570.64
20210.320.570.64
20200.320.570.64
20190.490.560.64
20180.490.570.64
20170.430.540.62
20160.430.540.62
20150.430.540.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,214 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,953 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%3%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%4%8%
20243%4%8%
20233%4%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
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# Black Students
n/a
10,384 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
159 Students
76,039 Students
% White Students
87%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202587%54%48%
202487%54%48%
202391%56%48%
202293%59%50%
202180%59%50%
202080%59%51%
201960%59%52%
201860%59%52%
201771%62%54%
201671%62%54%
201571%63%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
172 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
18 Students
46,011 Students
% of Others Students
10%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202510%31%34%
202410%31%33%
20236%29%33%
20226%29%31%
202119%28%31%
202019%28%31%
201939%29%30%
201839%29%30%
201728%27%30%
201628%27%29%
201528%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
11,678 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202510:113:112:1
202410:113:112:1
20239:113:112:1
202210:113:112:1
202113:113:112:1
202013:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202530%48%51%
202430%47%51%
202330%45%51%
202230%46%51%
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Average Class Size
15 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2022-2025)

YearShelby, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025151716
2024151716
2023151716
2022151716
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Shelby, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Shelby, OH is St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Shelby?
2 private preschools are located in Shelby.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Shelby?
100% of private preschools in Shelby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Shelby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Shelby include: St. Mary School vs. Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School vs. St. Mary School

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