For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,579 students in 43074, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43074, OH are Big Walnut Elementary School, Prairie Run Elementary School and Big Walnut Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43074 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43074, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 43074, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3902
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3902
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Run Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 N Miller Dr
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7850
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7850
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Big Walnut Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3006
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
General Rosecrans Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S. Miller Drive
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Big Walnut Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Cheshire Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7800
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7800
Gr: 4-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 43074, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43074, OH include Big Walnut Elementary School, Prairie Run Elementary School and Big Walnut Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43074?
5 public elementary schools are located in 43074.
What is the racial composition of students in 43074?
43074 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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