For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,086 students in Plain City, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 136 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Plain City, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Plain City, OH are Abraham Depp Elementary School, Eversole Run Middle School and Plain City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plain City, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Plain City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Plain City, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Depp Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9001 Gardenia Drive
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 718-8642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 718-8642
Grades: K-5
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Eversole Run Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9015 Gardenia Dr
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 764-5913
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 764-5913
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
Plain City Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 S Chillicothe St
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Grades: PK-4
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Canaan Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Grades: 5-6
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Jonathan Alder Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6440 Kilbury Huber Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7877 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plain City, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Plain City, OH include Abraham Depp Elementary School, Eversole Run Middle School and Plain City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plain City?
7 public schools are located in Plain City.
What percentage of students in Plain City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Plain City are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plain City?
Plain City public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Plain City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Plain City include: Tolles Career & Technical Center vs. Jonathan Alder High School
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