For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,759 students in Canal Winchester, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 827 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Canal Winchester, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Canal Winchester, OH are Winchester Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester High School and Canal Winchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canal Winchester, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Canal Winchester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Canal Winchester, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6865 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Gr: 3-5 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Canal Winchester High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
6767 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Gr: K-2 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Canal Winchester, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Gr: 5-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
100 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Gr: PK-12
7599 Murdock Ln
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(877) 644-6338
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(877) 644-6338
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canal Winchester, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Canal Winchester, OH include Winchester Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester High School and Canal Winchester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Canal Winchester?
4 public schools are located in Canal Winchester.
What percentage of students in Canal Winchester go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Canal Winchester are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canal Winchester?
Canal Winchester public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Canal Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canal Winchester include: Winchester Trail Elementary School vs. Indian Trail Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School vs. Winchester Trail Elementary School
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