For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,013 students in 43953, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 206 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 43953, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43953, OH are Indian Creek High School and Cross Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43953 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43953, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43953, OH Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Park Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
43953, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1739
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1739
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43953, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43953, OH include Indian Creek High School and Cross Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43953?
2 public schools are located in 43953.
What percentage of students in 43953 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 43953 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43953?
43953 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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