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Zanesville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,061 students in Zanesville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Zanesville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
3,061 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zanesville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#600 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.9%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
63%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
24%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,321 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,688 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$57 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,321
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,688
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Zanesville City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Roosevelt Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
National Road
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Zane Grey Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Fess St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Zanesville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Zanesville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zanesville City School District?
Zanesville City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,061 students.
What is the rank of Zanesville City School District?
Zanesville City School District is ranked #609 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zanesville City School District?
63% of Zanesville City School District students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zanesville City School District?
Zanesville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Zanesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,688 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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