For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,796 students in Morrow County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Morrow County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Morrow County, OH are Highland Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Cardington-lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morrow County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Township Road 16
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Gilead High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #77.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #88.
Cardington-lincoln High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Highland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 State Route 314
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Grades: 8-12
| 84 students
Morrow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Cardington Lincoln Local Digital Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Po Box 216
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Grades: 5-6
| 216 students
Highland Digital (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 98
Sparta, OH 43350
(419) 768-2206
Sparta, OH 43350
(419) 768-2206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3675 State Route 314
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
19 West St
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
7478 County Rd 242
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
145 1/2 N Cherry St
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Grades: 2-4
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Morrow County, OH include Highland Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Cardington-lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Morrow County, OH?
10 public schools are located in Morrow County, OH.
What percentage of students in Morrow County, OH go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Morrow County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County, OH?
Morrow County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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