For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,587 students in Castalia, OH (there are , serving 46 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Castalia, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Castalia, OH are Margaretta Elementary School, Margaretta High School and Townsend Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castalia, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Castalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Castalia, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Margaretta Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Margaretta High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Grades: 6-12
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Townsend Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Castalia, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Grades: PK-3
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castalia, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Castalia, OH include Margaretta Elementary School, Margaretta High School and Townsend Community School.
How many public schools are located in Castalia?
3 public schools are located in Castalia.
What percentage of students in Castalia go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Castalia are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Castalia?
Castalia public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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