Chillicothe City School District

425 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601-1663
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chillicothe 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 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,291 students in Chillicothe City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Chillicothe City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,432 Schools
# Students
2,589 Students
1,092,873 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
63,201 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chillicothe 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 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#567 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
54%
51%
60%
49%
63%
83%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
73%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,507 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,609
$17,379
Spending / Student
$15,507
$17,327

Best Chillicothe City School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Arch St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Gr: 3-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe Primary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: K-2 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,589 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links