For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,016 students in Ashland County, OH (there are 6 private schools, serving 458 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ashland County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashland County, OH are Taft Intermediate School, Reagan Elementary School and Hillsdale Pk-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Intermediate School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Smith Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7967
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7967
Grades: 4-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Jackson Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Grades: PK-3
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsdale Pk-6
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4364
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4364
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Black River Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Black River High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #77.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-3
| 437 students
Rank: #99.
Ashland High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1440 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7968
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7968
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1212.
Black River Education Center Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcmullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 E Bustle St
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-3913
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-3913
Grades: K-3
| 291 students
Rank: #1414.
Budd Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 E Main St
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-3327
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-3327
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillsdale 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #1616.
Loudonville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #1717.
Crestview High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1818.
Mapleton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #1919.
Black River Local Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
257a County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Mapleton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #2121.
Mapleton Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #2222.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 418 students
Ashland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 Arthur St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 45 students
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
144 N High St
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Grades: 5-8
| 248 students
30 West 11th St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
1012 Odnr Mohican 51
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Mountie Dr
Nova, OH 44859
(419) 652-3540
Nova, OH 44859
(419) 652-3540
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 209
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Grades: PK-1
| 151 students
544 E Main St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Grades: 4-6
| 311 students
Po Box 317
Polk, OH 44866
(419) 945-2101
Polk, OH 44866
(419) 945-2101
Grades: 2-4
| 228 students
2011 Baney Rd South
Ashland, OH 44805
(614) 995-1545
Ashland, OH 44805
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Ashland County, OH include Taft Intermediate School, Reagan Elementary School and Hillsdale Pk-6.
How many public schools are located in Ashland County?
23 public schools are located in Ashland County.
What percentage of students in Ashland County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ashland County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland County include: Hillsdale 7-12 vs. Ashland High School, Edison Elementary School vs. Reagan Elementary School, Loudonville High School vs. Hillsdale 7-12
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