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Best Knox County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 321 students in Knox County, OH (there are , serving 7,633 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Knox County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
206 E Chestnut St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-3611
Map of Baddow Pass
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Amish
14338 County Road 75
Brinkhaven, OH 43006
(330) 600-1392
Map of Christian Star Academy
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7 E Sugar St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-0251
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Map of Mount Vernon Sda Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
221 Sychar Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-7060
Map of Temple Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Baptist
21453 Floralwood Dr
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 397-9673
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Knox County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Ruscel Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Montessori School
12200 Upper Fredericktown Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-1200

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
321 Students
231,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
19,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,419
$8,784
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
223 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
68%
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
85 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Knox County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Knox County, OH is St. Vincent De Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Knox County?
5 private schools are located in Knox County.
How diverse are private schools in Knox County?
Knox County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
100% of private schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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