For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,913 students in 43074, OH.
The top ranked public schools in 43074, OH are Big Walnut Elementary School, Prairie Run Elementary School and Big Walnut Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43074 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43074, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43074, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3902
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3902
Gr: K-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Run Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 N Miller Dr
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7850
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7850
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Big Walnut Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3006
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3006
Gr: 7-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
General Rosecrans Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S. Miller Drive
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Big Walnut Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Cheshire Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7800
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Big Walnut High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
713 N Miller Drive
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3766
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
70 Harrison St
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7862
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7862
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43074, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43074, OH include Big Walnut Elementary School, Prairie Run Elementary School and Big Walnut Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 43074?
7 public schools are located in 43074.
What is the racial composition of students in 43074?
43074 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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