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Best Fairfield County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,249 students in Fairfield County, OH (there are , serving 25,901 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 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
56% of private schools in Fairfield County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Fairfield Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
Map of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
702 Croghan St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-9947
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
Map of William V Fisher Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1803 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1231
Map of Faith Academy
Gr: NS | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
The Goddard School Of Pickerington Photo
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
12916 Stonecreek Drive Nw
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-3494
Map of Lancaster Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
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Map of Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2640 Lancaster Thornville Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1741
Map of Little Tigers Preschool Inc
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
94 W Church Street
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 837-3932
Map of Owls Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
Pickerington KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1545 Cross Creeks Blvd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-9707
Map of Primrose School At Polaris
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
561 Westar Blvd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 899-2588
Map of Primrose School Of Pickerington
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
131 Clint Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 575-9930
Map of Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
Map of St. Bernadette School
Gr: K-5 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-3137
Map of Winderly Lane KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1829 Winderly Ln
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 759-8667
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Fairfield County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Bremen Holiness School
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
Christian
1300 Mount Zwingli Rd Se
Bremen, OH 43107
(740) 569-4770
Map of Christ's Church Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Church of Christ
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
2,249 Students
231,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
19,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,958
$8,784
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$7.67 million
$23.04 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
39 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,269 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 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
723 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
34%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield County, OH include St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, William V Fisher Catholic High School, and Fairfield Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield County?
16 private schools are located in Fairfield County.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Fairfield County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield County?
56% of private schools in Fairfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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