For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,566 students in 44824, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 44824, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44824, OH are Margaretta Elementary School, Margaretta High School and Townsend Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44824 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44824, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44824, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaretta Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Margaretta High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Townsend Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44824, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44824, OH include Margaretta Elementary School, Margaretta High School and Townsend Community School.
How many public schools are located in 44824?
3 public schools are located in 44824.
What percentage of students in 44824 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 44824 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44824?
44824 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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