Paint Creek Academy

1071 Tong Hollow Rd Bainbridge, OH 45612
www.lys.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Paint Creek Academy is a nonsectarian all–boys private high school serving grades 9–12 in a rural Bainbridge, OH community.
  • The school enrolls 26 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 5 teachers.
  • The student body includes approximately 58% students of color, ranking Paint Creek Academy in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
  • Paint Creek Academy operates without religious affiliation or membership in an educational association.
  • The school is located near other private schools within a 20–mile radius, including Bishop Flaget School and Ross County Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Paint Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Paint Creek Academy?
The application deadline for Paint Creek Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,151 for elementary schools and $13,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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