Top Rankings
Canal Winchester Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,759 students in Canal Winchester Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Canal Winchester Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
3,759 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Canal Winchester Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#341 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%

Graduation Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
238 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
194 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
1,162 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
31%
17%
# White Students
1,909 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
51%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
212
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
302
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,385 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$54 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,504
$17,287

Spending / Student
$14,385
$17,235

Best Canal Winchester Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchester Trail Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6865 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Grades: 3-5
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Canal Winchester High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #33.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: n/an/a
6767 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Grades: K-2
| 752 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canal Winchester Local School District?
Canal Winchester Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,759 students.
What is the rank of Canal Winchester Local School District?
Canal Winchester Local School District is ranked #349 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canal Winchester Local School District?
51% of Canal Winchester Local School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canal Winchester Local School District?
Canal Winchester Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Canal Winchester Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,385 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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