For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,653 students in 43130, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43130, OH are Tarhe Trails Elementary School, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School and Medill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43130 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43130, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 43130, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 43130, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43130, OH include Tarhe Trails Elementary School, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School and Medill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43130?
9 public elementary schools are located in 43130.
What is the racial composition of students in 43130?
43130 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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