For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,121 students in Ashland, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 383 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ashland, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, OH are Reagan Elementary School, Taft Intermediate School and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Jackson Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Taft Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Smith Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7967
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7967
Gr: 4-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1202 Masters Ave
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7965
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7965
Gr: K-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Ashland High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7968
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7968
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Mapleton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Crestview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Mapleton Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Ashland County Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland-w Holmes Career Center
Vocational School
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashland, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, OH include Reagan Elementary School, Taft Intermediate School and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
13 public schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland include: Edison Elementary School vs. Reagan Elementary School, Taft Intermediate School vs. Reagan Elementary School, Mapleton High School vs. Ashland High School
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