For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,821 students in Pickerington, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pickerington, OH are Toll Gate Elementary School, Toll Gate Middle School and Violet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickerington, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pickerington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pickerington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toll Gate Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12183 Tollgate Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: K-4 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Toll Gate Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12089 Tollgate Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: 5-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8855 Education Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: K-4 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 Coventry Ave
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-1225
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-1225
Gr: K-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Gr: K-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12410 Harmon Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-3570
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-3570
Gr: 5-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Pickerington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Preston Trails Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Gr: 5-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Gr: 10-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 54%
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pickerington, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pickerington, OH include Toll Gate Elementary School, Toll Gate Middle School and Violet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pickerington?
8 public elementary schools are located in Pickerington.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickerington?
Pickerington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pickerington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pickerington include: Toll Gate Elementary School vs. Violet Elementary School, Violet Elementary School vs. Toll Gate Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School vs. Pickerington Elementary School
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