For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,308 students in Wooster, OH (there are , serving 737 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Wooster, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wooster, OH are Kean Elementary School, Wooster Twp Elementary School and Triway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wooster, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Wooster have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wooster, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kean Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6634
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6634
Gr: K-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wooster Twp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Dover Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Triway Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3145 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Triway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2695 Graustark Path
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Gr: 5-7 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
773 Parkview Dr
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-3821
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-3821
Gr: K-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Sunset Ln
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6434
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6434
Gr: K-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Wooster High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Bowman St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9666
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9666
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Bowman St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Wooster, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 1%
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
144 N Market St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wooster, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Wooster, OH include Kean Elementary School, Wooster Twp Elementary School and Triway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wooster?
10 public schools are located in Wooster.
What percentage of students in Wooster go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Wooster are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wooster?
Wooster public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wooster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wooster include: Melrose Elementary School vs. Kean Elementary School, Triway High School vs. Wooster High School, Kean Elementary School vs. Melrose Elementary School
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