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Best Westerville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 9,436 students in Westerville, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westerville, OH are Emerson Elementary School, Hanby Building Elementary School and Alcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westerville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westerville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Westerville, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Gr: 1-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hanby Building Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56 S State St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7100
Gr: 1-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7117 Mount Royal Ave
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 797-7350
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
130 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7300
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Fouse Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 S Old 3c Hwy
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 797-7400
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Annehurst Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 W Main St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7000
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
270 North Spring Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7280
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
799 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7200
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Cherrington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
522 Cherrington Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7050
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Genoa Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5948 S Old 3c Hwy
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 797-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Mcvay Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 S Hempstead Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7230
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Huber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5757 Buenos Aires Blvd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7150
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Worthington Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Park Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 450-5500
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6375 Goldfinch Dr
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7330
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Blendon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
390 N Spring Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 797-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Walnut Springs Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
888 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Pointview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Pointview Dr
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7250
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Westerville, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westerville, OH include Emerson Elementary School, Hanby Building Elementary School and Alcott Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westerville?
19 public elementary schools are located in Westerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Westerville?
Westerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Westerville are often viewed compared to one another?

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