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Best Morrow County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,750 students in Morrow County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Morrow County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morrow County, OH are Highland Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Morrow County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Township Road 16
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Mt Gilead High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 State Route 314
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
335 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Cardington-lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Gr: 8-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Morrow County, OH include Highland Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Highland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Morrow County?
10 public schools are located in Morrow County.
What percentage of students in Morrow County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Morrow County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Morrow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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