For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,179 students in 43062, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 705 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 43062, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43062, OH are Watkins Intermediate School, Etna Elementary School and Kirkersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43062 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 43062, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43062, OH Public Schools (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: 3-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Kirkersville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8808 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Gr: K-3 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
South 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: 1-4 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
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 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
(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 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3268
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3268
Gr: K | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
927 South St Unit B
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
43062, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
927-a South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
927b South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
10653 Hazelton Etna Rd Nw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43062, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43062, OH include Watkins Intermediate School, Etna Elementary School and Kirkersville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43062?
13 public schools are located in 43062.
What percentage of students in 43062 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 43062 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43062?
43062 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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