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Olentangy Local School District

7840 Graphics Way
Lewis Center, OH 43035-9078
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Olentangy Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 23,633 students in Olentangy Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Olentangy Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Olentangy Local School District are Tyler Run Elementary School, Scioto Ridge Elementary School and Olentangy Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Olentangy Local School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
27 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
23,633 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
1,158 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Olentangy Local School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#30 out of 931 school districts
(Top 5%)
84%
54%
86%
60%
88%
63%
96%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
63%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,286 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$331 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$361 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,017
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,286
$17,235

Best Olentangy Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyler Run Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
580 Salisbury Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8715 Big Bear Ave
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Olentangy Liberty High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3584 Home Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,837 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
679 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cheshire Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2681 Gregory Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Liberty Tree Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6877 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Carriage Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3828 Home Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6783 Falling Meadows Dr
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Hyatts Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6885 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Olentangy Liberty Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7940 Liberty Rd N
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Shale Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4458 North Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Glen Oak Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7300 Blue Holly Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
814 Shanahan Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,001 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6743 Bale Kenyon Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5700
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 Grand Oak Blvd
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1256 Westwood Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4700
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Berkshire Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2869 S. Three B's & K Road
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Olentangy High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
675 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2515 Parklawn Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2385 Hollenback Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8950 Emerald Hill Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5550
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Olentangy Orange Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2680 E Orange Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Olentangy Berlin High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3140 Berlin Station Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Orange High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2840 E Orange Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,967 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Piatt Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
4565 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Olentangy Local School District?
Olentangy Local School District manages 27 public schools serving 23,633 students.
What is the rank of Olentangy Local School District?
Olentangy Local School District is ranked #30 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Olentangy Local School District?
63% of Olentangy Local School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olentangy Local School District?
Olentangy Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Olentangy Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,286 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 23,633 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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