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Best Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 923 students in Jefferson County, OH (there are , serving 8,684 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students
Catholic
100 Etta Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-2550
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten
Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
36 Villa Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 282-3801
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Map of Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School
Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave Ste 2
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 346-0028
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Map of Catholic Central High School
Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Catholic
320 Westview Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5538
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Map of Jefferson County Christian School
Jefferson County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Christian
125 Fernwood Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 275-4326
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Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Aquinas Central Catholic School
Aquinas Central Catholic School
Gr: K-7 | 204 students
Catholic
625 Lovers Ln
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-3651
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Map of Jefferson County Christian School
Jefferson County Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Christian
2501 Commercial Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-1337
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Map of St. Agnes Central School
St. Agnes Central School
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
Catholic
212 Murdock Street
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-1012
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Map of St. Francis Central School
St. Francis Central School
Gr: K-7 | 69 students
Catholic
601 Loretta Ave
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2151
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearJefferson County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20165
20157
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# Students
923 Students
231,992 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025185195179
2024185183172
2023181189174
2022208228185
2021208218180
2020208183171
2019206188175
2018206186172
2017191228180
2016194225178
2015169208167
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% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20257%25%34%
20247%25%34%
20237%24%33%
20226%22%33%
20216%21%32%
20206%21%32%
20195%20%31%
20185%19%31%
20176%23%32%
20166%23%32%
20156%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
19,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,330
$10,610

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.380.580.65
20240.380.580.65
20230.300.560.65
20220.350.540.64
20210.350.540.64
20200.350.530.64
20190.350.510.63
20180.350.510.63
20170.230.480.61
20160.290.480.61
20150.290.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%8%7%
20161%8%7%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
711 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
77%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202577%60%52%
202477%60%52%
202383%62%52%
202279%64%54%
202179%64%54%
202079%65%54%
201979%67%56%
201879%67%56%
201788%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201584%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
158 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202517%22%26%
202417%22%26%
202311%21%25%
202216%21%25%
202116%20%25%
202016%20%24%
201917%19%24%
201817%19%23%
20178%18%22%
201613%18%22%
201512%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, OH include Sacred Heart Kindergarten & Prekindergarten and Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
5 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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