For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,235 students in Lancaster, OH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,410 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, OH are Tarhe Trails Elementary School, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School and Fairfield Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2141 Greencrest Way
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7330
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7330
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7306
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7306
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Medill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7352
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7352
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7338
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7338
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Early Childhood Center 1
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Gr: PK
Rank: #77.
General Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Election House Rd Nw
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Gorsuch West Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Trace Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 681-7500
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Tallmadge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
694 Talmadge Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7336
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7336
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-3494
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-3494
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Lancaster, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 11%
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, OH include Tarhe Trails Elementary School, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School and Fairfield Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster?
12 public schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lancaster include: General Sherman Junior High School vs. Thomas Ewing Junior High School, Tarhe Trails Elementary School vs. Medill Elementary School, Thomas Ewing Junior High School vs. General Sherman Junior High School
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