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Portsmouth ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 682 students in Portsmouth, OH, 19% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, OH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
75% of private schools in Portsmouth, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Portsmouth ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Junior/Senior High
Notre Dame Junior/Senior High
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
2220 Sunrise Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 357-0266
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Map of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1401 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2354
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Map of Portsmouth Stem Academy
Portsmouth Stem Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
614 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 351-0591
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Map of Temple Tots
Temple Tots
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1148 Gallia St.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-3939
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Portsmouth, OH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
682
Students
+33.5% (+171 students) 10-yr
$2,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
-10.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portsmouth)
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
682 Students
231,992 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025171195179
2024171183172
2023158189174
2022150228185
2021150218180
2020150183171
2019171188175
2018171186172
2017170228180
2016170225178
2015170208167
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% Students of Color
9%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20259%25%34%
20249%25%34%
20238%24%33%
20227%22%33%
20217%21%32%
20207%21%32%
201911%20%31%
201810%19%31%
201710%23%32%
201610%23%32%
201510%24%32%
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0.43
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.430.580.65
20240.430.580.65
20230.440.560.65
20220.430.540.64
20210.430.540.64
20200.430.530.64
20190.500.510.63
20180.500.510.63
20170.470.480.61
20160.470.480.61
20150.470.470.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20174%2%4%
20164%2%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20231%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
21 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
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# White Students
506 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
73%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202573%60%52%
202473%60%52%
202372%62%52%
202272%64%54%
202172%64%54%
202072%65%54%
201965%67%56%
201865%67%56%
201768%70%58%
201668%70%58%
201568%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
146 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202521%22%26%
202421%22%26%
202323%21%25%
202223%21%25%
202123%20%25%
202023%20%24%
201928%19%24%
201828%19%23%
201727%18%22%
201627%18%22%
201527%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
19,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201918:114:112:1
201818:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025151715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201715
2016201715
2015201715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$10,610

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortsmouth, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$2,000$10,808$15,012
2024$2,000$8,128$13,254
2023$2,000$7,826$12,626
2022$2,000$7,602$12,187
2021$2,000$7,328$11,800
2020$2,000$6,938$11,512
2019$2,000$6,866$11,293
2018$2,000$6,405$11,017
2017$2,000$6,353$10,708
2016$2,000$6,147$10,356
2015$2,000$6,060$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, OH is Notre Dame Junior/Senior High.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth?
4 private schools are located in Portsmouth.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth?
75% of private schools in Portsmouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Portsmouth include: Portsmouth Stem Academy vs. Notre Dame, Notre Dame vs. Portsmouth Stem Academy

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