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Largest Ohio Private High Schools

Name: Ohio Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Ohio has 341 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in Ohio is Hawken School, with 1,604 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 296
Top 20 Range (Students): 877–1,604
OH School Avg.: 341
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# OH Schools Ranked: 296
Top 20 Range (Students): 877–1,604
OH School Avg.: 341
National School Avg.: 244

Ohio Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +5.7% (+18 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Ohio (OH) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	332	▲ +7	▲ +2.2%
2024	245	325	▲ +1	▲ +0.3%
2023	247	324	▲ +1	▲ +0.3%
2022	257	323	▲ +17	▲ +5.6%
2021	249	306	▲ +16	▲ +5.5%
2020	235	290	▼ -9	▼ -3.0%
2019	242	299	▲ +4	▲ +1.4%
2018	238	295	▼ -23	▼ -7.2%
2017	246	318	▲ +4	▲ +1.3%
2016	241	314	▲ +53	▲ +20.3%
2015	220	261	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Ohio (students range: 877–1,604, avg 341)

School Size Range: 744 1,604 Avg. School Size: 975

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio average private high schools student size?

The Ohio average private high schools student size is 341 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in Ohio?

The top ranked private high schools in Ohio include Hawken School, St. Xavier High School and Saint Ignatius High School.

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