For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,489 students in Girard, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 268 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Girard, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Girard, OH are Prospect Elementary School, Girard Junior High School and Girard Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Girard, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Girard have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Girard, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Girard Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1244 Shannon Rd
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Gr: 7-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Girard Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Shannon Rd
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Girard Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Gr: 4-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Girard, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Girard, OH include Prospect Elementary School, Girard Junior High School and Girard Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Girard?
4 public schools are located in Girard.
What percentage of students in Girard go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Girard are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Girard?
Girard public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Girard are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Girard include: Girard Junior High School vs. Girard Sr High School, Girard Sr High School vs. Girard Junior High School, Girard Intermediate Middle School vs. Girard Sr High School
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.