Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 432 students in Washington County, OH (there are 25 public schools, serving 7,398 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 100%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Washington County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 168 students
Catholic
320 Marion St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8181
Map of Oak Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 137 students
Christian
535 Bf Goodrich Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 336-5041
Map of St. John Central Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Catholic
17654 State Route 676
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 896-2697

Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$8,791
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
303 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
116 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, OH is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
3 private schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
100% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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