Top Rankings
Pickerington Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,549 students in Pickerington Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Pickerington Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
15 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
11,549 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
553 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Pickerington Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.53
# American Indian Students
23 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,006 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
773 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
3,799 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
33%
17%
# White Students
5,071 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
44%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
869 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
253
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
687
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
865
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
879
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
865
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
883
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
863
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
896
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
906
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
874
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
927
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
931
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
853
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
867
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,815
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,485
$17,235
Best Pickerington Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toll Gate Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12089 Tollgate Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: 5-6
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8855 Education Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Toll Gate Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12183 Tollgate Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: K-4
| 900 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12445 Ault Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 Coventry Ave
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-1225
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-1225
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Pickerington High School North
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2700
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #88.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: #99.
Tussing Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7117 Tussing Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 759-3400
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 759-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 701 students
Rank: #1010.
Pickerington High School Central
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #1212.
Diley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Preston Trails Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students
Rank: #1313.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Hill Rd S
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1414.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1515.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12410 Harmon Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-3570
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-3570
Grades: 5-6
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pickerington Local School District?
Pickerington Local School District manages 15 public schools serving 11,549 students.
What is the rank of Pickerington Local School District?
Pickerington Local School District is ranked #237 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pickerington Local School District?
44% of Pickerington Local School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pickerington Local School District?
Pickerington Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Pickerington Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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