Blanchester Local School District

951 Cherry St.
Blanchester, OH 45107-7846
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,326 students in Blanchester Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Blanchester Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,326 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blanchester Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#430 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
59%
54%
57%
60%
56%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,094 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,063
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,094
$17,235

Best Blanchester Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanchester Intermediate School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
955 Cherry St
Blanchester, OH 45107
(937) 783-2040
Gr: 4-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Putman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
327 E Baldwin St
Blanchester, OH 45107
(937) 783-2681
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Blanchester High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
953 Cherry St
Blanchester, OH 45107
(937) 783-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Blanchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Cherry St
Blanchester, OH 45107
(937) 783-3642
Gr: 5-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blanchester Local School District?
Blanchester Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,326 students.
What is the rank of Blanchester Local School District?
Blanchester Local School District is ranked #429 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blanchester Local School District?
94% of Blanchester Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blanchester Local School District?
Blanchester Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Blanchester Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,094 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,326 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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