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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Licking County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 27,912 students in Licking County, OH (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,891 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Licking County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Licking County, OH are Granville High School, Granville Intermediate School and Granville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Licking County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Licking County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granville High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
248 New Burg St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8105
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Granville Intermediate School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2025 Burg St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8103
Gr: 4-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Granville Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
210 New Burg St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8104
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Johnstown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Leafy Dell Road
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Granville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 N Granger St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8102
Gr: K-3 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
152 Cynthia St
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 522-8442
Gr: 2-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Watkins Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Gr: 3-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Johnstown Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Oregon St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-8766
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Gr: K-3 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Licking Valley Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Licking Valley Rd Ne
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Kirkersville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 N 5th St
Kirkersville, OH 43033
(740) 927-7281
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Legend Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1075 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6645 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 745-5982
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Johnstown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 S Main St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9200 Northridge Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1055 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Northridge High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Heath Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Licking View Dr
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 788-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Jackson Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9370 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Gr: 3-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Utica Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
367 Church Street
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2551
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Heath High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Licking View Dr
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 788-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pataskala Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
395 S High St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Broad Peak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6623 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Gr: K-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Watkins Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8868 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Gr: 6-8 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Watkins Memorial High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1954 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2929.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3030.
Mcguffey Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Green Wave Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
John Clem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Jefferson Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3232.
Licking Heights High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
533 Beacon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Utica Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3535.
Licking Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hainsview Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Licking County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Licking County, OH include Granville High School, Granville Intermediate School and Granville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Licking County?
56 public schools are located in Licking County.
What percentage of students in Licking County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Licking County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County?
Licking County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Licking County are often viewed compared to one another?

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