For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 818 students in Northwood, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Northwood, OH are Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northwood, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Northwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Northwood, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4621
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4621
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4651
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4651
Gr: 7-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-3888
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-3888
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northwood, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Northwood, OH include Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Northwood?
3 public schools are located in Northwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood?
Northwood public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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