For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 856 students in Carey, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 170 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Carey, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Carey, OH are Carey Elementary School and Carey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carey, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Carey have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Carey, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6767
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6767
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Carey High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7638
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7638
Grades: 6-12
| 484 students
Carey, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
357 E South St
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7922
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7922
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carey, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Carey, OH include Carey Elementary School and Carey High School.
How many public schools are located in Carey?
2 public schools are located in Carey.
What percentage of students in Carey go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Carey are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carey?
Carey 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).
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