For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 963 students in Barnesville, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barnesville, OH are Barnesville Elementary School and Barnesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barnesville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Barnesville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Barnesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barnesville, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barnesville, OH include Barnesville Elementary School and Barnesville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barnesville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barnesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville?
Barnesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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