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#38 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 5% of private schools

Olney Friends School

High School

61830 SANDY RIDGE RD, Barnesville, OH 43713

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.4:1

Score

8.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.4:1

Score

8.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About Olney Friends School

Olney Friends School is a private high school in Barnesville, OH. Olney Friends School serves approximately 39 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Olney Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares2.5 pts above OH schools

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
OH avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 39 students, Olney Friends School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.4:1 students to teachers, Olney Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Olney Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Olney Friends School compares to the 3 public schools in Barnesville, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.4:1

This School

20.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

449

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.4

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.1% vs 0%

Black 20.5% vs 0%

Asian 10.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.1% vs 0%

Olney Friends School Barnesville Public Avg

All Schools in Barnesville

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Olney Friends School (this school)	—	39	3.4:1	8.4
Barnesville Middle School	0.3 mi	430	20.5:1	7.0
Barnesville High School	0.5 mi	385	19.2:1	5.5
Barnesville Elementary School	1.6 mi	533	20.5:1	6.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.9 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,520

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.4 / 10

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Enrollment 39

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OH

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 64.1%

Black 20.5%

Asian 10.3%

Hispanic 5.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

61830 SANDY RIDGE RD, Barnesville, OH 43713

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Olney Friends School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Union Local High School (rated 5.7/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Belmont), a more accessible option. Another option is Beallsville High School (rated 5.6/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Beallsville), a more accessible option. Additionally, St Clairsville High School (rated 5.6/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Saint Clairsville), a more accessible option. For more schools in Barnesville, see our Barnesville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Barnesville Middle School Barnesville	0.3 mi	430	7.0
Barnesville High School Barnesville	0.5 mi	385	5.5
Barnesville Elementary School Barnesville	1.6 mi	533	6.8
Union Local High School Belmont	7.5 mi	405	5.7
Union Local Middle School Belmont	7.5 mi	327	5.5
Union Local Elementary School Belmont	7.7 mi	602	6.7
Beallsville Elementary School Beallsville	11.5 mi	152	7.8
Beallsville High School Beallsville	11.5 mi	113	5.6
Belmont Career Center Saint Clairsville	11.6 mi	328	4.5
EAST RICHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Saint Clairsville	12.0 mi	132	6.9
Woodsfield Elementary School Woodsfield	15.4 mi	377	7.5
Monroe Central High School Woodsfield	15.4 mi	241	4.9
ST SYLVESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL Woodsfield	15.8 mi	85	6.6
ST SYLVESTERS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Woodsfield	15.8 mi	85	6.1
ANTRIM MENNONITE SCHOOL Freeport	14.5 mi	77	5.8
Lakeland Academy Community School Freeport	16.8 mi	88	4.5
ST MARY'S CENTRAL SCHOOL Saint Clairsville	14.4 mi	117	6.6
St Clairsville Middle School Saint Clairsville	14.9 mi	530	7.6
St Clairsville High School Saint Clairsville	14.9 mi	522	5.6
St Clairsville Elementary School Saint Clairsville	15.1 mi	624	8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43713 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,206

Median Home Value

$171,300

Median Rent

$542/mo

Population

6,511

College Educated

19.3%

Homeownership

74.7%

Avg Commute

28.4 min

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Median Age

43.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Olney Friends School

What grades does Olney Friends School serve?

Olney Friends School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Olney Friends School?

Olney Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney Friends School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olney Friends School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Olney Friends School rank in OH?

Olney Friends School ranks #38 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Olney Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olney Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Olney Friends School a private school?

Yes, Olney Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Olney Friends School a religious school?

Olney Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 4 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 39
Gender Split: 36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 190 days
Setting: Fringe Rural
County: Belmont County
Phone: (740) 425-3655

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