For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,781 students in Union County, OH. The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, OH are Northwood Elementary School, Fairbanks Elementary School and Mill Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Creekview Dr
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-8106
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-8106
Grades: K-4
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11140 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-9000
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-9000
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
633 Mill Wood Blvd
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-3822
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-3822
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 Grove St
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-7801
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-7801
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Creekview Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Creekview Dr
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1154
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1154
Grades: 5-6
| 819 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Navin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16265 County Home Rd
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-0138
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-0138
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21511 Main St
Raymond, OH 43067
(937) 246-2861
Raymond, OH 43067
(937) 246-2861
Grades: K-4
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11158 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-6841
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-6841
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1010.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12555 Mulvane Rd
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Chestnut St
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-4871
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-4871
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
11158 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-3731
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-3731
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
1280 Charles Ln
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 645-6714
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 645-6714
Grades: PK
| n/a students
12910 State Route 739
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2758
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2758
Grades: 4-5
| 119 students
Leesburg-magnetic Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
Po Box 96
Magnetic Springs, OH 43036
(937) 348-2271
Magnetic Springs, OH 43036
(937) 348-2271
Grades: 5
| 111 students
800 Amrine Mill Rd
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-0010
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-0010
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
1000 Edgewood Dr
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-6100
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-6100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
14198 State Route 4
Marysville, OH 43040
Marysville, OH 43040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
14198 State Route 4
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-6400
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, OH include Northwood Elementary School, Fairbanks Elementary School and Mill Valley Elementary School. Union County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Union County include: Edgewood Elementary School vs. Mill Valley Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School vs. Edgewood Elementary School, Navin Elementary School vs. Mill Valley Elementary School
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