St. Mary Central School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 88 students 7.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Private schools in Martins Ferry, OH
4 schools within 12 miles. EdChoice pays $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12.
Schools near Martins Ferry
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Speiro Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 26 students 3.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special program emphasis
Martins Ferry Christian School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-7 44 students 7.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 101 students 9.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic
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
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 Martins Ferry) 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 Martins Ferry?
We count 4 within 12 miles of downtown Martins Ferry. Together they enrolled about 259 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is St. Mary's Central School with 101 students.
Which Martins Ferry 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.