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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 52%), 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 Heritage Elementary 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 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#28 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
84%
52%
86%
60%
88%
63%
97%
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tyler Run Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
580 Salisbury Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8715 Big Bear Ave
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
679 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3828 Home Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Cheshire Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2681 Gregory Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Olentangy High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
675 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,721 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Olentangy Liberty High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3584 Home Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,837 students
Rank: #88.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Carriage Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #99.
Hyatts Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6885 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1010.
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6783 Falling Meadows Dr
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6743 Bale Kenyon Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5700
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1212.
Shale Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4458 North Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Tree Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6877 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2515 Parklawn Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
814 Shanahan Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1616.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 Grand Oak Blvd
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1717.
Olentangy Liberty Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7940 Liberty Rd N
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #1818.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1256 Westwood Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4700
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1919.
Berkshire Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2869 S. Three B's & K Road
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #2020.
Glen Oak Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7300 Blue Holly Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #2121.
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8950 Emerald Hill Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5550
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2222.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2385 Hollenback Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #2323.
Olentangy Orange Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2680 E Orange Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #2424.
Olentangy Berlin High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3140 Berlin Station Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #2525.
Orange High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2840 E Orange Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Piatt Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
4565 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Grades: PK
| 23 students

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 #26 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) 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 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 23,633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 97% (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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