Private schools in Jefferson County, OH
4 schools across Steubenville, Wintersville. About 925 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s EdChoice / Cleveland Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary ✓ | PreK-5 | 282 |
| Catholic Central High School ✓ | 8-12 | 255 |
| Jefferson County Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 211 |
| Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School | 4-8 | 177 |
Jefferson County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Steubenville (3)
- Among Ohio counties
- 40th most private schools of 82; 0% of the state’s 1,050
- Typical school
- 255 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School, 177 students; Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary, 282 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.8 typical, 10.4 to 14 across 4 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 4, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- Verified tuition
- Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary $6,516; Catholic Central High School $6,516
- 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.
- Tuition for 2 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 6, 2026.
Cities in and around Jefferson County
Neighboring counties
- Belmont County (7)
- Columbiana County (4)
- Guernsey County (3)
- Mahoning County (17)
- Monroe County (2)
- Stark County (27)
- Tuscarawas County (15)
- Holmes County (66)
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