For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 856 students in Girard, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Girard, OH are Prospect Elementary School and Girard Intermediate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Girard, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Girard have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Girard, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Grades: K-3
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Girard Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Grades: 4-6
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Girard, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Girard, OH include Prospect Elementary School and Girard Intermediate Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Girard?
2 public elementary schools are located in Girard.
What is the racial composition of students in Girard?
Girard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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