For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,106 students in Pataskala, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 705 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Pataskala, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pataskala, OH are Watkins Intermediate School, Etna Elementary School and Pataskala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pataskala, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Pataskala have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pataskala, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Gr: 3-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Gr: K-3 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Pataskala Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 S High St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Broad Peak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6623 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Gr: K-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Watkins Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8868 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Gr: 6-8 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Watkins Memorial High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1954 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Licking Heights High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Licking Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Mink St Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-9046
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-9046
Gr: 7-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Summit Station Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: 5-6 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
3693 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-6926
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-6926
Gr: K-4 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
927 South St Unit B
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
10653 Hazelton Etna Rd Nw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pataskala, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Pataskala, OH include Watkins Intermediate School, Etna Elementary School and Pataskala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pataskala?
13 public schools are located in Pataskala.
What percentage of students in Pataskala go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Pataskala are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pataskala?
Pataskala public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pataskala are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pataskala include: Summit Station Intermediate vs. Broad Peak Elementary School, Licking Heights High School vs. Watkins Memorial High School, Watkins Middle School vs. Licking Heights Middle School
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