Private schools in Defiance County, OH
3 schools. About 163 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s EdChoice / Cleveland Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Defiance Christian Academy ✓ | K-6 | not reported |
| Holy Cross Catholic School ✓ | PreK-5 | 84 |
| St. John Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 79 |
Defiance County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Defiance
- Among Ohio counties
- 46th most private schools of 82; 0% of the state’s 1,050
- Typical school
- 84 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. John Lutheran School, 79 students; Holy Cross Catholic School, 84 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.8 typical, 9.4 to 10.8 across 2 schools
- Not taught in the county
- high school
- State program
- Scholarship, $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12
How EdChoice works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Ohio EdChoice and Cleveland Scholarship schools, list read October 26, 2026.
- Award and rules: Ohio EdChoice Scholarship, official page, read October 2, 2026.
Cities in and around Defiance County
Neighboring counties
- Henry County (3)
- Williams County (2)
- Paulding County (1)
- Putnam County (3)
- Van Wert County (2)
- Fulton County (3)
- Allen County (11)
- Wood County (9)
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