Top Rankings
Canal Winchester Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,706 students in Canal Winchester Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Canal Winchester Local School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
3,706 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canal Winchester Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,905 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$59 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,168
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,905
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canal Winchester Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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: PK-2 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canal Winchester Local School District?
Canal Winchester Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,706 students.
What is the rank of Canal Winchester Local School District?
Canal Winchester Local School District is ranked #356 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canal Winchester Local School District?
49% of Canal Winchester Local School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canal Winchester Local School District?
Canal Winchester Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Canal Winchester Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,905 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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