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Fairfield Christian Academy Top 21 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (OH)

Lancaster ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,410 students in Lancaster, OH, 16% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, OH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
89% of private schools in Lancaster, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,410
  • Average Tuition: $5,938
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,410
  • Average Tuition: $5,938
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Lancaster, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Lancaster ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Fairfield Christian Academy Photo
Fairfield Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
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St. Mary Elementary School Photo
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
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Map of William V Fisher Catholic High School
William V Fisher Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1803 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1231
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Map of Faith Academy
Faith Academy
Gr: NS | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
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Map of Lancaster Montessori School
Lancaster Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
(1)
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Map of Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2640 Lancaster Thornville Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1741
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Map of Owls Montessori School
Owls Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
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Map of Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
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Map of St. Bernadette School
St. Bernadette School
Gr: K-5 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1325 Wheeling Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-3137
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Lancaster, Ohio ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Christ's Church Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Church of Christ
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
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Map of Haugland Learning Center Lancaster
Haugland Learning Center Lancaster
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Special Education School
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
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Lancaster, OH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+12.5% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,410
Students
+0.1% (+2 students) 10-yr
$5,938
Avg. Tuition
+41.4% (+$1,738) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-15.0% (-3 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
-28.6% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lancaster)
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,312 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearLancaster, OH Total Schools
20259
202411
202310
20228
20218
20209
20199
20189
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,410 Students
231,992 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025157195179
2024130183172
2023129189174
2022145228185
2021145218180
2020131183171
2019135188175
2018127186172
2017178228180
2016176225178
2015176208167
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% Students of Color
5%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20255%25%34%
20245%25%34%
202313%24%33%
20222%22%33%
20212%21%32%
20202%21%32%
20193%20%31%
20182%19%31%
20179%23%32%
20167%23%32%
20157%24%32%
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0.47
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.470.580.65
20240.470.580.65
20230.440.560.65
20220.200.540.64
20210.200.540.64
20200.200.530.64
20190.170.510.63
20180.170.510.63
20170.210.480.61
20160.210.480.61
20150.210.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20233%4%9%
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# Black Students
17 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20237%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
913 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
66%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202566%60%52%
202467%60%52%
202373%62%52%
202289%64%54%
202189%64%54%
202089%65%54%
201991%67%56%
201891%67%56%
201788%70%58%
201688%70%58%
201588%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
426 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
31%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202531%22%26%
202430%22%26%
202317%21%25%
20229%21%25%
20219%20%25%
20209%20%24%
20197%19%24%
20187%19%23%
20179%18%22%
20169%18%22%
20159%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
19,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202516:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%

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

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202570%51%55%
202470%50%54%
202370%49%54%
202270%50%54%
202170%49%54%
202070%49%54%
201970%49%53%
201870%47%53%
201755%46%53%
201658%47%52%
201558%49%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025171715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201715
2016201715
2015201715
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202561213
202441112
202341111
202241111
202141111
202041111
201941111
201841111
201771110
201641010
201581110
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1239

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025120012451233
2024120012451230
2023120012411228
2022120012471229
2021120012501229
2020120012281226
2019120012281226
2018120012571226
2017120012461233
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242626
2020242625
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
2016252525
2015252525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,938
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$5,938$10,808$15,012
2024$5,733$8,128$13,254
2023$5,733$7,826$12,626
2022$5,733$7,602$12,187
2021$5,432$7,328$11,800
2020$5,432$6,938$11,512
2019$5,432$6,866$11,293
2018$4,850$6,405$11,017
2017$4,200$6,353$10,708
2016$4,200$6,147$10,356
2015$4,200$6,060$9,939
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Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$32.64 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearLancaster, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202595%84%81%
202495%89%85%
202395%89%85%
202295%89%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%89%85%
201995%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, OH include St. Mary Elementary School, William V Fisher Catholic High School, and Fairfield Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
9 private schools are located in Lancaster.
How diverse are private schools in Lancaster?
Lancaster private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
89% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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