For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,587 students in 44824, OH (there are , serving 46 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 44824, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44824, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 44824 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 44824, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 44824, OH ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
44824, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Gr: PK-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44824, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44824, OH include Margaretta Elementary School, Margaretta High School and Townsend Community School.
How many public schools are located in 44824?
3 public schools are located in 44824.
What percentage of students in 44824 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 44824 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44824?
44824 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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