For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,042 students in Pataskala, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pataskala, OH are Watkins Middle School and Licking Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pataskala, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Pataskala have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pataskala, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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%
Pataskala, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pataskala, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pataskala, OH include Watkins Middle School and Licking Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pataskala?
3 public middle schools are located in Pataskala.
What is the racial composition of students in Pataskala?
Pataskala public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Pataskala are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pataskala include: Watkins Middle School vs. Licking Heights Middle School, Licking Heights Middle School vs. Watkins Middle School
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