Top Rankings
Olentangy Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 9,746 students in Olentangy Local School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Olentangy Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top-ranked public preschools in Olentangy Local School District are Scioto Ridge Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Cheshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
29 Schools
825 Schools
# Students
24,133 Students
330,653 Students
# Teachers
1,199 Teachers
18,863 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Olentangy Local School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 931 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,969 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$331 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$361 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,727
$17,379
Spending / Student
$14,969
$17,327
Best Olentangy Local School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8715 Big Bear Ave
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
679 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4050
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cheshire Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2681 Gregory Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-5750
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Liberty Tree Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6877 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-5600
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Carriage Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4850
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6783 Falling Meadows Dr
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5650
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Shale Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4458 North Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5830
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Glen Oak Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7300 Blue Holly Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5500
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6743 Bale Kenyon Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5700
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Grand Oak Blvd
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-4750
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1256 Westwood Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4700
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2515 Parklawn Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4600
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2385 Hollenback Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4650
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8950 Emerald Hill Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5550
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
4565 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
814 Shanahan Rd Ste 100
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4011
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4011
Gr: PK | 188 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
4222 Piatt Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4050
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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