Christian Star Academy
under 1 mi Grades K-9 10 students 10 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Mount Vernon, OH
5 schools within 12 miles. EdChoice pays $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12.
Schools near Mount Vernon
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
St. Vincent de Paul School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 179 students 11.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-8 18 students 5.1 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades K-10 39 students 7.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 49 students 8.2 students per teacher Baptist
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Ohio pays, and what that leaves you
Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Scholarship
$6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12 Families at or below 450% of the poverty level ($148,500 for a family of four) get the full amount. Above that it is scaled down.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees EdChoice pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
EdChoice pays between $6,166 and $8,408 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
- Christian schools in Mount Vernon (4)
- All schools in Knox County
- Private schools in Newark (23 mi)
- Private schools in Mansfield (25 mi)
- Private schools in New Albany (27 mi)
- Private schools in Westerville (28 mi)
- Private schools in Shreve (31 mi)
- Private schools in Gahanna (32 mi)
- Private schools in Holmesville (33 mi)
- Private schools in Worthington (34 mi)
- Private schools in Powell (34 mi)
- Private schools in Coshocton (34 mi)
- How EdChoice works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Mount Vernon) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Mount Vernon?
We count 5 within 12 miles of downtown Mount Vernon. Together they enrolled about 295 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is St. Vincent de Paul School with 179 students.
Which Mount Vernon private schools take EdChoice?
Ohio offers a searchable provider directory but no download we can check. We do not mark Ohio schools.
Will EdChoice cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. EdChoice pays $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.