草榴社区

New Hope Christian Academy Photo - 6th Grade collaborative reading with 3rd Grade.

Best Pickaway County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in Pickaway County, OH (there are , serving 9,774 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Pickaway County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Pickaway County, OH is New Hope Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Pickaway County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Pickaway County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian Academy
New Hope Christian Academy Photo - 6th Grade collaborative reading with 3rd Grade.
(Church of the Nazarene)
(2)
2264 Walnut Creek Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(174) 047-7642
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroads Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
5679 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Trinity Lutheran Christian Preschool
Trinity Lutheran Christian Preschool Photo - Our pre-kindergarten class enjoying the apple crisp they made!
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
135 E Mound Street
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-9870
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Pickaway County)
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
542 Students
230,815 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
19,058 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,301
$10,652
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,983
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
222 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
41%
59%
# 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
308 Students
53,689 Students
% of Others Students
57%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pickaway County, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Pickaway County, OH is New Hope Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pickaway County?
3 private schools are located in Pickaway County.
What percentage of students in Pickaway County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Pickaway County are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pickaway County?
100% of private schools in Pickaway County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Pickaway County are often viewed compared to one another?

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