Pandora-Gilboa High School is a state technology prototype public high school centered in Pandora, Ohio. It is the only high school and school in the Pandora-Gilboa Local School district. The district serves students from Pandora, Gilboa, and parts of Riley, Blanchard, and Pleasant townships in Putnam County.
Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pandora-gilboa Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pandora-Gilboa Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pandora, OH, covering approximately 67.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School's student population of 182 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Rankings
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pandora-gilboa Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket Man
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pandora-gilboa Elementary School's ranking?
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Pandora-gilboa Elementary School?
182 students attend Pandora-gilboa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pandora-gilboa Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pandora-gilboa Elementary School?
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pandora-gilboa Elementary School offer ?
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pandora-gilboa Elementary School part of?
Pandora-gilboa Elementary School is part of Pandora-Gilboa Local School District.
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