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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 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 118 students in Defiance County, OH.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Defiance County, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
100% of private elementary schools in Defiance County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Defiance County 草榴社区 Elementary 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
183,275 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,923 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,136
$4,825

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,128 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
9,193 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
19,155 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
62 Students
114,906 Students
% White Students
52%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
235 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
38,293 Students
% of Others Students
41%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Defiance County, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Defiance County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Defiance County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Defiance County?
100% of private elementary schools in Defiance County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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