For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,259 students in 44287, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 44287, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44287, OH are Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44287 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44287, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44287, OH Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
44287, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44287, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44287, OH include Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern High School.
How many public schools are located in 44287?
3 public schools are located in 44287.
What percentage of students in 44287 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 44287 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44287?
44287 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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