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 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,362 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
11,362 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Pickerington Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 927 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
0.67
0.52
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
872 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
738 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
3,592 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
32%
17%
# White Students
5,290 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
47%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
836 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
230
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
732
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
830
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
828
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
846
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
857
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
876
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
885
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
836
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
891
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
928
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
963
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
834
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
826
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,025 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,691 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,025
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,691
$17,164
Best Pickerington Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toll Gate Middle School
Magnet 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
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Toll Gate Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 854 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 873 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Pickerington High School North
Magnet School
(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
| 1,628 students
Rank: #88.
Pickerington Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Tussing Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 663 students
Rank: #1010.
Pickerington High School Central
Magnet School
(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
| 1,808 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 401 students
Rank: #1212.
Diley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 583 students
Rank: #1313.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 846 students
Rank: #1414.
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(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: 2-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1515.
Harmon Middle School
Magnet 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
| 636 students
Rank: #1616.
Pickerington Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Grades: 10-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pickerington Local School District?
Pickerington Local School District manages 16 public schools serving 11,362 students.
What is the rank of Pickerington Local School District?
Pickerington Local School District is ranked #238 out of 927 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?
47% of Pickerington Local School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pickerington Local School District?
Pickerington Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, 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 $12,691 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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