For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,288 students in Lancaster, OH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,280 private students). 85% 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 High School and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle 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 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2141 Greencrest Way
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7330
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7330
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Union High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7188
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7188
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Grades: 5-8
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Medill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1160 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7352
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7352
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
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
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: #77.
General Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #88.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 681-7500
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 681-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #99.
Tallmadge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
694 Talmadge Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7336
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7336
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #1111.
Gorsuch West Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Trace Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Marietta Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Lancaster, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lancaster Digital Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Lancaster Fairfield Community School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
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 High School and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster, OH?
12 public schools are located in Lancaster, OH.
What percentage of students in Lancaster, OH go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, OH?
Lancaster, OH public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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