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Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!

Best Defiance County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in Defiance County, OH (there are , serving 5,741 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Defiance County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Defiance County, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Defiance County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Grace Bible Church
(Baptist)
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Gr: 3 | 4 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Defiance County, Ohio

Defiance County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
apSt. John Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
Gr: 3-6 | 89 students

Overview

This County (Defiance County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
118 Students
229,250 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
19,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,136
$4,753

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
62 Students
140,191 Students
% White Students
52%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
311 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
51,844 Students
% of Others Students
41%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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