For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,848 students in Pickerington, OH (there are , serving 176 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pickerington, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pickerington, OH are Toll Gate Elementary School, Toll Gate Middle School and Violet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickerington, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Pickerington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pickerington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toll Gate Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12183 Tollgate Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: K-4
| 900 students
Rank: #22.
Toll Gate Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12089 Tollgate Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: 5-6
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8855 Education Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 Coventry Ave
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-1225
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-1225
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12445 Ault Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Pickerington High School North
(Math: 39% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2700
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #99.
Pickerington High School Central
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #1010.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: #1111.
Diley Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Preston Trails Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students
Rank: #1212.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Hill Rd S
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1313.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12410 Harmon Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-3570
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-3570
Grades: 5-6
| 612 students
Rank: #1414.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Pickerington, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Grades: 10-12
| 80 students
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pickerington, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Pickerington, OH include Toll Gate Elementary School, Toll Gate Middle School and Violet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pickerington?
14 public schools are located in Pickerington.
What percentage of students in Pickerington go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pickerington are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickerington?
Pickerington public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pickerington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pickerington include: Pickerington High School Central vs. Pickerington High School North, Pickerington High School North vs. Pickerington High School Central, Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School vs. Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
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