For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,635 students in Morrow County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OH are Highland Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morrow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Township Road 16
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Morrow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Gr: 5-6
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Po Box 216
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Gr: 5-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3675 State Route 314
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
19 West St
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7478 County Rd 242
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
145 1/2 N Cherry St
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Gr: 2-4 | 295 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morrow County, OH include Highland Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Highland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morrow County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Morrow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Morrow County include: Park Avenue Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Highland Elementary School vs. Park Avenue Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
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