For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 public elementary schools serving 18,398 students in Licking County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Licking County, OH are Granville Intermediate School, Granville Elementary School and Johnstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Licking County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Licking County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granville Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2025 Burg St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8103
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8103
Grades: 4-6
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Granville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 N Granger St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8102
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8102
Grades: K-3
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Johnstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Leafy Dell Road
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Grades: K-3
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Etna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Grades: K-3
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Johnstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 S Oregon St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-8766
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-8766
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Cynthia St
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 522-8442
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 522-8442
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Watkins Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Grades: 4-6
| 703 students
Rank: #88.
Legend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1075 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Kirkersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8808 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Grades: K-3
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Licking Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1510 Licking Valley Rd Ne
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3525
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3525
Grades: K-5
| 969 students
Rank: #1111.
Northridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Northridge Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6645 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 745-5982
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 745-5982
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Par Excellence Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: #1616.
Heath Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Licking View Dr
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 788-3200
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 788-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
Utica Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
367 Church Street
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2551
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2551
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1818.
Pataskala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 S High St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Grades: K-3
| 477 students
Rank: #1919.
Jackson Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9370 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Grades: 3-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2020.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2121.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6623 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Grades: 1-4
| 777 students
Rank: #2222.
John Clem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Jefferson Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2323.
Watkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8868 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Grades: 6-9
| 1,065 students
Rank: #2424.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
533 Beacon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2525.
Mcguffey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Green Wave Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2626.
Utica Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2691
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2691
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #2727.
Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7300
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7300
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2828.
Lakewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5222 National Rd Se
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-8330
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-8330
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #2929.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #3030.
Licking Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Licking Valley Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3396
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3396
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #3131.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Grades: 5-6
| 812 students
Rank: #3232.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #3333.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #3434.
Newark Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: K-12
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Educational Centers
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
150 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Grades: 6-12
| 660 students
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Licking County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Grades: 5-6
| 327 students
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
9380 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Grades: PK-3
| 300 students
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Lakewood Digital Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9370 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Newark Digital Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 311 students
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
College Street
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
10843 Foundation Rd
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1227 Homer Rd
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
125 N Oregon St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Grades: 1-3
| 352 students
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Southwest Licking Digital Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
927-a South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
927b South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2345 Gratiot Rd
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Grades: 5-6
| 432 students
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Licking County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Licking County, OH include Granville Intermediate School, Granville Elementary School and Johnstown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Licking County?
39 public elementary schools are located in Licking County.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County?
Licking County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Licking County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Licking County include: Liberty Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School, Heritage Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Carson Elementary School vs. Ben Franklin Elementary School
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