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Best 43701 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,803 students in 43701, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 493 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 43701, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43701, OH are Maysville Elementary School, West Muskingum Elementary School and West Muskingum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43701 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43701, OH 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 43701, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3850 Panther Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
West Muskingum Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Gr: PK-4 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
West Muskingum Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
John Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Roosevelt Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
National Road
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Maysville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Panther Drive
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
West Muskingum High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Maysville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Panther Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7982
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Zane Grey Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Fess St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Zanesville Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Zanesville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1429 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Zanesville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Foxfire Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Foxfire High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Elementary School
6975 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 872-3436
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Campus
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Online Academy
956 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-9751
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 43701, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43701, OH include Maysville Elementary School, West Muskingum Elementary School and West Muskingum Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 43701?
17 public schools are located in 43701.
What percentage of students in 43701 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 43701 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43701?
43701 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).

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