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Defiance ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in Defiance, OH, 3% of all K-12 students in Defiance, OH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Defiance, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Defiance ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
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Map of Grace Bible Church
Grace Bible Church
Gr: 3 | 4 students
Baptist
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
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Defiance, Ohio ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of apSt. John Lutheran School
apSt. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
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Map of Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus
Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus
Gr: 3-6 | 89 students
Catholic
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
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Defiance, OH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
118
Students
-60.8% (-183 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 7-yr
12%
Students of Color
-29.4% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Defiance)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
118 Students
231,992 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202559195179
202476183172
202373189174
202280228185
202180218180
202080183171
201987188175
201887186172
2017100228180
2016100225178
2015100208167
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% Students of Color
12%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202512%25%34%
202414%25%34%
202319%24%33%
202218%22%33%
202118%21%32%
202018%21%32%
201916%20%31%
201816%19%31%
201717%23%32%
201617%23%32%
201517%24%32%
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0.56
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.560.580.65
20240.570.580.65
20230.570.560.65
20220.590.540.64
20210.590.540.64
20200.590.530.64
20190.590.510.63
20180.590.510.63
20170.470.480.61
20160.470.480.61
20150.470.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20241%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20255%5%9%
20245%5%9%
202310%4%9%
202210%3%8%
202110%3%9%
202010%3%9%
20199%3%8%
20189%3%8%
20178%2%8%
20168%2%8%
20158%2%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20222%9%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%8%7%
20162%8%7%
20152%8%8%
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# White Students
62 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
52%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202553%60%52%
202454%60%52%
202360%62%52%
202255%64%54%
202155%64%54%
202055%65%54%
201950%67%56%
201850%67%56%
201769%70%58%
201669%70%58%
201569%70%58%
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# 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
48 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
41%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202540%22%26%
202437%22%26%
202325%21%25%
202231%21%25%
202131%20%25%
202031%20%24%
201939%19%24%
201839%19%23%
201721%18%22%
201621%18%22%
201521%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
19,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202510:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202590%51%55%
202464%50%54%
202364%49%54%
202264%50%54%
202164%49%54%
202064%49%54%
201964%49%53%
201864%47%53%
201738%46%53%
201638%47%52%
201538%49%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025151715
2024141715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018141715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,136
$5,013

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearDefiance, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$5,136$4,753$7,073
2024$3,618$4,764$6,930
2023$3,618$4,415$6,469
2022$3,618$3,892$6,289
2021$2,100$3,757$6,055
2020$2,100$3,590$5,921
2019$2,100$3,372$5,795
2018$2,100$3,126$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Defiance, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Defiance, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Defiance?
2 private schools are located in Defiance.
What percentage of students in Defiance go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Defiance are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Defiance?
100% of private schools in Defiance are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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